Panaji, July 15 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed state assembly on Monday that soon the state would have a Staff Selection Commission to ensure more transparency in filling vacant posts in the state.

Speaking during Question Hour, the Chief Minister said previous government under the leadership of late Manohar Parrikar had started process of having a commission but could not complete it. However, his government would complete it, he added.

The Chief Minister said instructions had been issued that the written examinations should be conducted by Goa University or Goa Education Development Corporation or any authority competent to conduct the examinations.

Stating that there were various qualified persons applying for lower le...