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700 candidates question transparency of 56 guide recruitments at Pench Tiger Reserve
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:31 PM
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Around 700 aspirants seeking 56 guide positions at Pench Tiger Reserve have demanded public disclosure of selection criteria, marks and merit list, also calling for verification of family and overall ID details.
A group of roughly 700 candidates who applied for 56 guide vacancies at Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh have raised concerns over the recruitment process. The aspirants are seeking a clear publication of the selection parameters, the scores awarded to each candidate, and the final merit list to ensure fairness.
The candidates have also requested that the authorities verify the family background and overall identification details of all applicants, citing the need for thorough vetting in a role that involves direct interaction with tourists and wildlife.
Officials of the reserve have not yet responded to the demands, and the matter remains under observation as the recruitment drive proceeds.
The controversy highlights growing scrutiny over government hiring practices in protected areas, where transparency is considered crucial for maintaining public trust.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
The candidates have also requested that the authorities verify the family background and overall identification details of all applicants, citing the need for thorough vetting in a role that involves direct interaction with tourists and wildlife.
Officials of the reserve have not yet responded to the demands, and the matter remains under observation as the recruitment drive proceeds.
The controversy highlights growing scrutiny over government hiring practices in protected areas, where transparency is considered crucial for maintaining public trust.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.