Equality of Opportunity in Public Employment
The Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to its citizens. The Right to Equality is one such right, detailed primarily in Articles 14 to 18.
Specifically concerning public employment, Article 16 of the Constitution is crucial. It explicitly provides for equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the Union or the State.
This means that when citizens apply for government jobs or are appointed to any state office, they must be given an equal chance. The selection process should not discriminate based on:
- Religion
- Race
- Caste
- Sex
- Descent
- Place of birth
- Residence
While the Constitution promotes broader principles of equality, the specific assurance for public employment appointments is equality of opportunity, distinguishing it from other forms like religious, economic, or political equality which are addressed differently or are broader concepts.
Important Questions from Fundamental Rights
Which of the following are related to Right to Equality under the provisions of Articles 14 - 18 of the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
3. Educational and cultural rights to minorities
4. Abolition of untouchability
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements is correct?
I. The Ninth Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by the first amendment.
II. The Supreme Court is the custodian of the fundamental rights of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the following is not an instance of an exercise of a fundamental right?
Which of the following fundamental rights is violated by the condition of a 13-year-old child working in a carpet manufacturing factory?
Identify the incorrect pair of Right and the related Fundamental Right in the Indian Consitution:
