In Big Move, Nitish Kumar Announces 35% Quota For Women In Govt Jobs Ahead Of Polls

Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 12:56 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.

This came after the Bihar Cabinet gave the green light to form the Bihar Youth Commission, which will advise the government on education and employment for youth in the state.

“I am pleased to inform that with the aim of providing more and more employment opportunities to the youth of Bihar, training them, and making them empowered and capable, the state government has decided to form the Bihar Youth Commission, and today the cabinet has also approved the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission," Kumar said on X.

“The Bihar Youth Commission will consist of one chairperson, two vice-chairpersons, and seven members, with a maximum age limit of 45 years. This commission will monitor that local youth of the state are given priority in private sector employment within the state while also protecting the interests of youth studying and working outside the state."

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