Agartala, Aug. 15 -- The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has expressed concern over the recent selection of General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) in the state, following reports that several candidates scored less than 30 out of 100 in the recruitment examination.

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports, the Commission on Thursday sought detailed explanations from the Director of Health Services and the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC). The recruitment, conducted by the TPSC, recommended 216 candidates in July 2024.

According to reports, some of the selected candidates had obtained as low as 14, 19, or 21 marks, raising questions over the quality of medical services that could be provided.

The Commission cautioned th...