Karnataka Enforces 100% Local Job Reservation: What You Need to Know!

Karnataka mandates 100% job reservation for Kannadigas in C and D category roles, requiring Kannada proficiency. Non-compliance incurs fines, aiming to boost local employment and language skills statewide.

CONTENTS: Karnataka Enforces 100% Local Job Reservation

• Karnataka Enforces 100% Local Job Reservation
• Karnataka reserves jobs for locals
• Kannada job reservation law details

Karnataka Enforces 100% Local Job Reservation

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state cabinet has approved a historic decision to implement 100% reservation for C and D category jobs in private companies for Kannadigas. This move aims to prioritize the employment of local residents, ensuring that jobs in these categories primarily benefit Kannadiga individuals or those who have studied in Karnataka.

Siddaramaiah emphasized that this decision reflects their commitment to the welfare of Kannadigas and aims to support local employment opportunities significantly.

The Karnataka state government has approved a bill aimed at prioritizing local candidates for employment in industries, factories, and establishments. Under this bill, local candidates, specifically Kannadigas, will be given preference in hiring.

Those interested in employment but lacking a Kannada school certificate must pass a Kannada language proficiency test administered by a designated agency. Violations of this bill by factories, establishments, or companies could incur fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to 25,000 initially, with additional daily penalties of Rs 100 for continued non-compliance.

This initiative is designed to enhance local job opportunities and enforce Kannada language proficiency among job seekers in Karnataka.

Kannada job reservation law details

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced that citizens who have resided in Karnataka for more than 15 years and are proficient in Kannada language are eligible for the 100% reservation in specified job categories.

Applicants must possess a Kannada language proficiency certificate, and if they lack a secondary school certificate, they must pass a Kannada language test administered by a designated agency. The law mandates the reservation, and if eligible local candidates are unavailable, institutions, governments, or agencies must train suitable candidates within three years.

Entities unwilling to hire locals must seek government permission under this law. However, the original post by Siddaramaiah regarding this announcement was subsequently deleted from social media.