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The Bihar Cabinet mandated domicile status for women to avail 35% reservation in State government jobs, restricting the benefit to Bihar residents, marking a shift towards Domicile-Based Reservation. It also approved the formation of a Bihar Youth Commission to enhance youth employment and skills.
Description:
Bihar: Domicile-Based Reservation for Women in Government Jobs (2025)
Key Highlights:
- Earlier, women from any State could benefit from the 35% women quota.
- Now, only Bihar-domiciled women can avail the reservation.
- Women from other States applying to Bihar jobs will be treated as general category candidates.
- Introduced in 2016, the 35% reservation aims to enhance women’s workforce participation.
- Comes ahead of State elections, highlighting its political relevance.
Also Approved:
- Formation of Bihar Youth Commission for training and skilling youth and improving employment linkage.
Significance:
- Ensures benefits reach local women, aligning with sons-of-the-soil arguments.
- May face constitutional scrutiny under Article 16 (Equality of Opportunity in Public Employment).
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