Haryana cabinet clears draft clerical services bill

Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Nayab Singh Saini said the draft Haryana Clerical Services Recruitment and Conditions of Service Bill, 2026 has been approved

The Haryana cabinet, chaired by chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Wednesday approved the convening of a one-day special session of the state assembly on April 27, during which the Haryana Clerical Services Bill, 2026, will be introduced.

Nayab Singh Saini said the draft Haryana Clerical Services Recruitment and Conditions of Service Bill, 2026 has been approved. (HT sourced picture)

Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Saini said the draft Haryana Clerical Services Recruitment and Conditions of Service Bill, 2026 has been approved. The proposed legislation aims to streamline recruitment and promotion policies for clerical posts in the state.

One of the key provisions of the draft bill is an increase in the promotion quota for Group D employees to clerical posts—from the existing 20% to 30%. The cabinet also agreed to frame necessary rules to facilitate promotions of common cadre Group D employees who have completed more than five years of service and are now eligible for elevation to clerk positions.

In addition, the draft mandates a 5% ex gratia quota, which will be incorporated into the recruitment framework.

“The decision will provide greater career progression opportunities to employees and bring clarity to recruitment norms,” the chief minister said.

Political remarks

During the press briefing, Saini also criticised opposition parties over recent developments in Parliament on April 16 and 17, alleging that their actions exposed their “anti-women stance” and “pursuit of power”.

“These events will be remembered as a dark chapter in the country’s history,” he said, adding that opposition parties have treated women as a vote bank while denying them participation in decision-making processes.

Referring to remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saini said women’s participation is not an act of charity but a matter of right. He also dismissed opposition concerns over delimitation, stating that the Union home minister has clarified with facts that no state’s representation will be reduced.

The chief minister said that women voters will respond strongly to such politics in the future.

Key policy push

Officials said the upcoming special session will focus on key legislative business, with the clerical services bill expected to be a major agenda item. The move is being seen as part of broader efforts by the state government to address long-pending service and recruitment issues within the administrative system.