Haryana tweaks SC promotion rules to clear 20% quota ambiguity
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Haryana amended its 2021 promotion instructions Monday to clarify 20 percent SC reservation rules across government departments. The quota now applies to Group C and B posts, prioritizing eligible SC employees from feeder positions when representation falls below 20 percent. SC representation includes all officials, whether promoted through reservation or merit-based selection systems.
Key Entities
Haryana GovernmentScheduled Caste (SC) Employees20% Reservation QuotaGroup A/B/C/D PostsPunjab and Haryana High CourtCreamy Layer