Haryana Assembly Special Session: Haryana Clerical Services Bill 2026 passed
Boosts Promotion Quota for Group D Employees
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 27, 2026: The Haryana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Haryana Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2026, aimed at streamlining recruitment and promotion processes for employees.
The Bill, introduced by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, increases the promotion quota for Group D employees to clerical posts from 20 per cent to 30 per cent, enabling more employees to advance in their careers.
Speaking in the House, the Chief Minister said the legislation would make the promotion process simpler, faster, and more transparent. He highlighted that the common cadre system, introduced earlier for Group D employees, has helped ensure more equitable opportunities, which will now be further strengthened under the new provisions.
Saini noted that earlier, limited posts and departmental restrictions often delayed promotions, with employees sometimes waiting 10 to 15 years. The revised system, along with a higher promotion quota and reduced service requirements, is expected to make the process more time-bound and efficient.
He expressed confidence that the Bill would safeguard employee interests while strengthening administrative efficiency. The Chief Minister also remarked that wider participation in the Assembly discussion could have helped build broader consensus on the reform.