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Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 12:41 IST
The Bihar government increased reservation for women candidates in all government services and posts to 35%, months before the upcoming Assembly elections.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (File)
In a significant move ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government announced 35% reservation for women candidates in all government services and posts. The decision was taken after a Cabinet meeting on the matter.
All women candidates, who are original residents of Bihar, will be given 35% reservation in all direct recruitment for government services and jobs.
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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...
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