New Delhi (NVI): The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), India and Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Services Commission (IARCSC), Afghanistan, to facilitate the expertise of both the parties in the area of recruitment.
The MoU will strengthen the relationship between IARCSC and UPSC. It will also facilitate sharing of experiences by both countries, according to an official statement.
Through this agreement, exchange of information and expertise will be encouraged including books, manuals and other documents which are not of a confidential nature and sharing of expertise in the use of Information Technology (IT) for the preparation of written examinations and holding of Computer Based Recruitment Tests and Online Examinations.
“Exchange of experience on a modern approach to public service recruitment and selection, particularly the functions of the UPSC and the IARCSC,” the statement added.
The parties will also be able to share experience in Single Window System for expeditious scrutiny and speedy disposal of applications and on various processes involved in the examination system.
Furthermore, training sessions for officials, including short attachments to the Parties’ secretariat/headquarters on all matters concerned by the respective mandate of the parties will also be organized.
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