Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This issue is central to understanding challenges in governance, public administration, and ethics. It directly impacts social justice, equal opportunity, and the efficiency of the state machinery, making it highly relevant for GS2 and GS4.
Corruption in public recruitment refers to illicit practices such as tampering with exam results, bribery, or nepotism in the selection process for government jobs. It undermines the principles of meritocracy, fairness, and equal opportunity, leading to a decline in public trust and the quality of public administration.