Congress Leader SA Hussain Urges CM DK Shivakumar to Discontinue KPSC Personality Tests

Congress leader SA Hussain has formally urged Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to discontinue the personality test in all recruitment conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). Hussain submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, highlighting issues related to the current selection methodology.The plea emphasizes that the personality test, also known as the interview round, often lacks transparency and fairness, potentially leading to irregularities in the selection of candidates for various government positions. Hussain pointed out that many other state public service commissions have already removed or are considering removing such interview stages to ensure a more objective and merit-based selection process.Exam Insights & GK Analysis: This news is highly relevant for aspirants preparing for KPSC, FDA, SDA, and other state-level competitive exams. The KPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution, responsible for conducting examinations for appointments to various civil service posts in Karnataka. Its headquarters is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Understanding the structure and functions of state public service commissions is crucial for General Knowledge sections of competitive exams.