The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has submitted a formal petition to the Meghalaya Rural Bank (MRB) management and the state government, demanding full transparency regarding recent officer recruitment procedures and outcomes.
The social organisation raised concerns over recent MRB hiring cycles, pointing to data that indicates a shortfall in Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidate representation across officer-level positions. According to CoMSO, the low proportion of ST selections in key banking roles undermines established reservation guidelines and necessitates immediate institutional review.
In its petition, CoMSO urged both the bank authorities and state officials to re-examine existing selection criteria, publish comprehensive recruitment disclosures, and implement corrective measures for future hiring rounds. The organisation emphasized that equitable ST representation in public financial institutions remains essential for protecting statutory reservation policies, fostering inclusive local employment, and preserving public trust in regional banking operations.
