Shillong, March 17: The Jaintia Students’ Union Central Body strongly condemns the omission of the Jaintia category in the recent Corrigendum Public Notice issued by the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) dated 14th March 2026. This corrigendum pertains to the post of Assistant Engineer in the Urban Affairs Department, originally advertised on 22nd December 2021.
After noticing the examination of the corrigendum, it has been observed with serious concern that the Jaintia category is no longer reflected in the reservation classification. Historically, the reservation category has been represented as “Khasi-Jaintia.”
However, in the present corrigendum, only the Khasi category has been mentioned, with no reference to the Jaintia community. This unexplained omission raises grave concerns regarding the recognition and representation of the Jaintia identity.
The Central Body views this as a matter of utmost seriousness and strongly condemns any action or oversight that appears to diminish or disregard the identity and rightful reservation share of the Jaintia community. Such omissions, whether intentional or otherwise, undermine the principles of equity, inclusion, and constitutional safeguards meant to protect indigenous communities.
Moreover, it is deeply concerning that recent proceedings in the Assembly have also reflected a similar pattern, wherein a representative from Nongkrem Constituency reportedly failed to acknowledge the Jaintia community. This, when viewed alongside the present issue, suggests a troubling trend of neglect toward the Jaintia identity.
The Jaintia Students Union Central Body urges the Meghalaya Public Service Commission to immediately clarify this matter and take necessary corrective measures to restore the rightful representation of the Jaintia category in all official documents. We also call upon concerned authorities to ensure that the identity, dignity, and rights of the Jaintia community are respected and upheld at all times.
