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Chandigarh: Clerical services bill cleared in Haryana assembly
The Haryana Legislative Assembly passed the Haryana Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2026. Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini moved the bill, aiming to simplify, speed up, and make promotions for Group D employees more transparent, building on a 2018 act that created a common cadre for fourth-class staff.
Why It Matters
The bill seeks to reform promotions for Group D employees, potentially affecting thousands of workers by promoting a more transparent and efficient process. It follows the 2018 enactment establishing a common cadre for Group D staff.
Timeline
4 Events
April 28, 2026: Assembly pays tribute to former leaders, martyrs and soldiers
April 28, 2026
The House observed obituary references and a two-minute silence to remember prominent personalities who died after the end of the previous session and the beginning of the special session. Tributes were also paid to soldiers, including Lieutenant Amit Singh of Nauganwa village, Jhajjar, and Subedar Dharmvir of Sambapur, Ambala.
April 28, 2026: Haryana Assembly passes the Haryana Clerical Services Bill, 2026
April 28, 2026
The Haryana Legislative Assembly passes the Haryana Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2026.
April 28, 2026: Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini moves the Clerical Services Bill in the Haryana Assembly
April 28, 2026
Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini moves the Haryana Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2026 in the Haryana Assembly, stating the bill will streamline the promotion process for Group D employees and bring greater transparency.
2018: Haryana Group D Employees Act enacted, establishing common cadre
2018
The Haryana Group D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018 introduced a common cadre system for Group D employees, enabling equal promotion opportunities for fourth-class staff in the field cadre.