Planning Board rank list rejig puts Kerala PSC in a tight spot

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) finds itself in a tight spot after a re-evaluation of the examination for the post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) in the Kerala State Planning Board led to a major reshuffle in the rank list.

Shyam Krishnan, who was ranked third in the original list, secured the first rank in the revised list, while Arun J. Pratap, who had topped the original list, slipped to fifth place.

The re-evaluation was conducted after Mr. Krishnan challenged the original rank list in the Kerala High Court. Meanwhile, Mr. Pratap, who secured the post following alleged irregularities in the examination, is likely to be removed from the position following the revision of the rank list. PSC officials declined to comment on the possibility of replacing the previously appointed candidate with the revised list’s first-rank holder, as the matter is sub judice.