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Karnataka Public Recruitment Resumes Amid Reservation Quota Changes

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13

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Coverage is limited to a single Indian center-left perspective, lacking broader ideological viewpoints on the reservation quota changes or their impact.

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The Karnataka government has adjusted its public recruitment reservation quotas, reversing the Scheduled Caste quota to 15% from 17% and the Scheduled Tribe quota to 3% from 7%, thereby restoring the overall reservation to 50%. This decision has sparked political and legal challenges, leading to resentment among affected communities.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Karnataka government has reversed the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes to 15% from 17% and for Scheduled Tribes to 3% from 7%, bringing the overall quota back to 50%.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The article highlights the political and legal challenges faced by the Karnataka government in implementing a new reservation matrix for public recruitment, noting the resentment among affected communities and the silence of political leaders.

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