Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 15 (.) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today said the introduction of blockchain technology would significantly enhance transparency and data security in the functioning of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC).
Inaugurating the blockchain system at the PSC headquarters here, the Chief Minister said the initiative marked a landmark step in the Commission’s history, with advanced digital technology being integrated into its core operations.
The blockchain platform has been developed by the Kerala Digital University, the State’s first digital university. With this, Kerala has become the first State in the country to implement blockchain technology in a Public Service Commission, further reinforcing its leadership in digital governance, he said.
The Chief Minister noted that the Kerala PSC had made more than three lakh appointments over the last decade. He said it was a notable achievement that nearly 60 per cent of PSC appointments across the country are carried out through the Kerala PSC.
He attributed these accomplishments to timely modernisation and efficient, systematic functioning. Unlike many other States where PSC recruitment is limited mainly to higher posts, the Kerala PSC conducts recruitment to 1,763 posts spread across more than 100 government departments, over 100 companies, and various boards, corporations and universities.
On an average, the PSC issues around 800 recruitment notifications every year, attracting more than one crore applications annually, with nearly 60 lakh candidates participating.
The Chief Minister pointed out that the PSC has consistently been a role model in modernisation, with the entire recruitment process—from application submission to issuing appointment recommendations—being fully computerised. The adoption of blockchain technology would further strengthen these mechanisms, he added.
He observed that any decline in public sector recruitment disproportionately affects weaker sections of society, and institutions like the PSC play a vital role in ensuring the effective implementation of reservation policies.
The Chief Minister also warned against attempts by vested interests to erode the credibility of the PSC, asserting that efforts to undermine the aspirations of the youth would not be allowed.
At the function, the Chief Minister released the PSC publication “Udyogarthikal Ariyam” by handing over the first copy to Thiruvananthapuram District Panchayat President V. Priyadarshini.
PSC Chairman M. R. Baiju presided over the event. Secretary Saju George delivered the welcome address. S. A. Saif, V. T. K. Abdul Samad and Kerala Digital University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Saji Gopinath spoke on the occasion, while Digital University Dean (Academics) Dr. S. Asharaf presented the report.
. DS SAS PRP