The classic example of Pooja Naik itself shows that many people are willing to pay for unadvertised job promises. This serves as a stark reminder of the rampant corruption that plagues recruitment processes in the state. Doling out jobs has been a practice that even ministers were linked to in the past to placate the vote bank in their constituencies. Many ministers were opposing the Goa Staff Selection Commission. In reality, 80% of jobs in Goa are not given on merit but after accepting bribes. Some politicians are downplaying the job scam by giving lame excuses. The unemployed youth are facing intense competition for limited jobs and the prevalence of such scams adds layers of frustration and hopelessness and tarnishes the reputation of legitimate public service agencies. The very systems designed to facilitate employment opportunities are breeding grounds for corruption. Persons belonging to high social/political status get jobs even if they don’t have proper skills. The Goa government has not taken any steps till today to ensure transparency and integrity in employment. To end nepotism, favouritism and corruption, changes are needed in recruitment system.
