Haryana Increases Reservation for Backward Classes in Government Jobs
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | OBC Morcha Sarv Samaj Samrasta Sammelan in Gurugram |
| Announced By | Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana |
| Key Announcement | Increase in reservation for backward classes in Group-A and Group-B posts |
| Current Reservation | 15% |
| New Reservation | 27%, in line with the Central government's policy |
| Implementation | For state government jobs, based on Haryana State Backward Classes Commission |
| Income Exclusion | Salary and agriculture income will not be included in the limit |
| Vacancy Backlog | Backlog in Group-A and B to be filled on priority basis |
| Recruitment Drive | Special recruitment drive preparations underway |
| Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam | 27% reservation to be implemented in recruitment through this body |
| Certificates Issued | Two types: BC certificates for state jobs, OBC certificates for central schemes |
| Educational Support | Scholarships ranging from Rs 12,000 to Rs 20,000 |
| Skill Development | Focus on skill development of the OBC community |
| Haryana Facts | Capital: Chandigarh, CM: Nayab Singh Saini, Governor: Bandaru Dattatreya |
| Historical Context | Haryana was part of Punjab |
| State Symbols | Bird: Black francolin, Districts: 22 (6 divisions) |