4% reservation for Divyanjans in direct recruitment to Grade I, II, Ill & IV posts: Assam Cabinet

May 8: In the weekly Assam Cabinet on 7 May, several key decisions related to SOP for urea distribution, Mission Bhumiputra, new multi-speciality hospital, new Biodiversity Heritage Sites, job reservation for Divyanjans & special recruitment drive for ex-HPC staff among others were taken. The Cabinet Meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma. 

Job reservation for Divyanjans:

• 4% reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in direct recruitment to Grade I, II, Ill & IV posts
• This is in line with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and rules framed by Gol in 2017
• Earlier, the benefits of such reservations were limited only to promotion in Grade Ill & IV posts. Now, extended to all posts, including Grade I & II.