Govt to issue joining letters for 7,500 Group-D posts: CM Saini

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today announced that joining letters for approximately 7,500 Group-D posts in Haryana would be issued shortly. The announcement came during a press briefing held after the Cabinet meeting. “The joining process for nearly 7,500 Group-D posts will commence soon,” Saini said.

Other decisions

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- Amendment to Gurdwara Election Rules approved; allows aggrieved parties to challenge orders passed by the Commissioner in the High Court

- Major reforms in Treasury Officer Recruitment: 75% of Assistant Treasury Officer posts to be filled through HPSC, 25% through promotion

- Proposal for government takeover of Kanya Mahavidyalya, Kharkhoda, approved

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- Scholarship scheme for children of martyr soldiers, paramilitary personnel launched; annual aid between ₹60,000 and ₹96,000

- ACB renamed as State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana

- Casual leave for women government employees increased from 20 to 25 per calendar year

- Nod to establishment of the Department of Future aimed at making Haryana "future-capable"

Speaking on the Common Eligibility Test (CET), the Chief Minister said 13.48 lakh youth had registered this year, compared to 11 lakh last year. He acknowledged technical issues on the SARAL portal but added that more than 3 lakh candidates from BC-A and BC-B categories, and an equal number from Scheduled Castes, had managed to download caste certificates and complete registration.

“Those who could not download their certificates will still be allowed to appear for the exam. The pending formalities will be taken care of simultaneously,” Saini assured.

He also informed that departments have been instructed to rationalise posts and send updated requisitions to the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), adding that some posts had become obsolete while new roles were being created to meet evolving needs.

“This is a continuous and ongoing process of aligning human resources with departmental requirements,” he said.

The Cabinet also approved several employee-centric policy amendments. In the event of a government employee’s death in service, the family will be entitled to House Rent Allowance (HRA) at the last drawn rate for two years, or they may retain government accommodation for the same period by paying the normal licence fee.

Commuted pension will now be restored after 15 years of retirement, bringing relief to thousands of pensioners.

The Cabinet also gave in-principle approval to implement Rationalization Commission recommendations for five departments — Public Health Engineering, Irrigation and Water Resources, Mines and Geology, Horticulture, and Urban Local Bodies — to improve efficiency and responsiveness.

The Cabinet approved relaxation in the Compassionate Appointment Policy for families of battle casualties from Haryana who had missed the original three-year application deadline. The decision will allow compassionate appointments in eight such time-barred cases, demonstrating the government’s commitment to soldier welfare.