India, May 16 -- The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a policy that candidates from reserved categories, who avail concessions in competitive examinations such as age relaxation and educational qualification, will not be eligible to claim appointment against open category posts.

The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday, a statement issued by the General Administration Department said.

However, the Congress alleged that the move shows the "hidden agenda to dilute reservation", and claimed that the decision was part of a systematic attempt to weaken reservation through indirect means.

The Government said the policy would bring greater clarity regarding the selection of candidat...