Madhya Pradesh increases women’s job quota to 35% in government services
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In a significant move to promote gender inclusivity, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet approved an increase in the quota for women in state government jobs, raising it from 33% to 35%.
The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday.
Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla announced the change, stating that it will apply to all recruitments managed by the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission and the Employees Selection Board. This adjustment aligns with the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Special Provisions for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997, and follows a notification issued on September 13, 2023.
Additionally, the cabinet decided to extend the upper age limit for recruiting assistant professors in medical colleges from 40 to 50 years, broadening employment opportunities in higher education. The cabinet also greenlit the establishment of 254 new fertilizer sales centers across the state for the upcoming 2024-25 agricultural seasons, in support of the kharif and rabi crop cycles.
