Among the backward classes, preference would be given to the poorer sections. If, after giving first preference to poorer sections, there were still vacancies, these could be filled by the others within the backward classes. However, OBCs recruited on the basis of merit would not be adjusted against the 27 per cent quota. Finally, 10 per cent of the vacancies would be reserved for other economically backward sections uncovered by existing schemes of reservations.32
