The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has filed a petition with the Meghalaya Rural Bank (MRB) and the state government demanding greater transparency and corrective action regarding the representation of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in MRB recruitment, especially at officer levels.
CoMSO cited recent recruitment data showing that while STs made up about 41–46% of the Office Assistant cadre, their presence dropped to roughly 6–10% in Officer Scale I and fell to 0–5% in higher officer grades. The organization argues that such a steep decline raises questions about the fairness of opportunities for indigenous candidates.
The petition also calls for clarification on how the MRB implements and verifies the requirement that candidates be proficient in the Khasi or Garo languages. CoMSO says the language rule should be meaningful, effectively enforced, and should not compromise the integrity of the recruitment process.
The issue is urgent because the IBPS CRP‑RRB XV recruitment cycle is currently underway, with applications open for both Office Assistant and Officer positions. CoMSO urges the MRB and the government to enforce all reservation, language‑proficiency, and transparency provisions in this ongoing process.
Beyond immediate compliance, the organization seeks broader outreach for indigenous youth, a review of the disparity between subordinate and officer cadres, and measures to ensure that local language access remains available to customers. CoMSO stresses that its demands are not meant to exclude non‑tribals but to promote accountability and fair representation. ‘We want the records, not excuses,’ the group said, requesting a response within 15 days.
