What? Non-inclusion of four non-Naga tribes: Garos, Kacharis, Mikirs/Karbis, & Kukis)

Why? Recruitment put on hold pending completion of an ‘Enumeration Exercise’ notified in September 2024 to verify Indigenous status.

Legal context: Exercise stayed by Gauhati High Court after a writ petition by tribal bodies; matter sub judice.

Affected posts: 24 reserved posts for the four non-Naga tribes; 1,176 posts proceeding as planned.

Background: The Constitution (Nagaland) ST Order, 1970, recognises the four tribes as STs if they were residents before December 1, 1963.

Government stance: Verification is necessary to ensure only genuine pre-1963 settlers and their descendants receive IICs and benefits.

Amid concerns over the non-inclusion of four Non-Naga Tribes in the recent recruitment pro

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