Govt amends transfer policy in couple case

The state government has issued a notification introducing an amendment to the Model Online Transfer Policy, 2025. The amendment pertains to the “couple case” provision aimed at providing due consideration to employees whose spouses are also in government service. As per the notification, issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, an employee whose spouse is employed as a regular employee in any department or government organisation, or as a regular employee in any other government or the Government of India, and is posted in Haryana, Delhi, or Chandigarh, will be eligible for merit points under the provision. A maximum of five points may be awarded in such cases. However, the merit points will be granted only to one employee within the couple serving under the state government.