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Commentary

R K Barik

Vol. 39, Issue No. 07, 14 Feb, 2004

Social Background of Civil Service

Vol. 39, Issue No. 07, 14 Feb, 2004

Commentary

R K Barik

Recruitment patterns in the civil services have revealed a distinct upper class, urban bias. Candidates from a rural background and from the minority communities find themselves increasingly at a disadvantage.

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