Nitish Kumar Announces 35% Government Job Quota for Women Ahead of Elections

Nitish Kumar Announces 35% Quota for Women in Bihar Government Jobs Ahead of State Elections.

In a major pre-election push, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced 35% reservation for women in all state government jobs, a decision widely seen as a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.

The announcement followed a key Cabinet meeting, where the proposal received unanimous approval. The quota applies to all direct recruitment across government services in Bihar and is exclusively for women who are permanent residents of the state.

“Only women native to the state will be allowed 35% horizontal reservation on all posts in direct appointments in all government service cadres,” said Bihar Chief Secretary S. Siddharth.

Youth-Focused Reforms: Bihar Youth Commission Approved
The Cabinet also approved the formation of the Bihar Youth Commission, aimed at enhancing education, training, and employment opportunities for young people across the state.

Sharing the development on social media, Nitish Kumar stated:

“To empower the youth of Bihar, the government has decided to form the Bihar Youth Commission. It will monitor employment policies, give recommendations, and ensure locals are prioritized in private sector jobs.”

The commission will include:

1 Chairperson

2 Vice-Chairpersons

7 Members
Members must be below 45 years of age.

It will also work to safeguard the interests of Bihari youth working or studying outside the state.

Pension Hike for Elderly Citizens
Separately, Nitish Kumar highlighted that the state has increased the monthly pension under the Social Security Pension Scheme from ₹400 to ₹1,100. The hike, effective from July, will be credited on the 10th of every month going forward.

“The elderly are a precious part of society. Ensuring their dignity and financial security remains our priority,” the CM said.

Bihar Elections Likely in October–November
Bihar, with 243 Assembly seats, is expected to head to the polls in October–November 2025. These announcements signal the start of what could be a busy pre-election policy rollout by the state government.