Bhopal. The Madhya Pradesh government has released a draft of new service and recruitment rules that may bring major changes for government job aspirants.
The proposed “General Conditions of Service Rules-2026” aims to make hiring more transparent, fast, and practical.
The draft has been shared publicly, and suggestions from citizens, experts, and employees are invited until June 15, 2026. After reviewing feedback, the final rules will be implemented across all departments.
Two-Child Rule Clarified, Twins Exempted
The existing two-child rule for government jobs will continue under the new draft. Candidates with more than two living children (born after January 26, 2001) will still be ineligible for government employment.
However, the government has introduced a key relaxation. If a candidate already has one child
and later has twins or more children at the same time, they will not be disqualified under this rule. This change is meant to handle special family situations more fairly.
The government has also clearly stated that people with more than one living wife will not be eligible for government jobs, though exemptions may be allowed in special cases.
Major Changes in Probation, Seniority, and Appointments
One of the biggest reforms is in the probation system. Now, within six months after the probation period ends, departments must decide whether to confirm the employee, extend probation, or terminate service.
If no decision is taken within the time limit, the employee will automatically be considered permanent.
The rules also state that an employee will be confirmed only once in their entire service career. This is expected to reduce repeated paperwork during promotions.
Seniority will now be based on the candidate’s rank in the selection list instead of joining date. However, failing mandatory exams or having extended probation may affect seniority.
New Rules for NOC and Criminal Cases
The draft makes it mandatory for already employed candidates to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification. Without it, their selection may be cancelled.
Candidates facing serious criminal charges involving moral turpitude will not be appointed until the final court decision. The government says this step is aimed at improving transparency and maintaining trust in public services.
First Major Reform in Decades
The General Service Conditions Rules in Madhya Pradesh were first introduced in 1961 and were last significantly updated in 1992 and 2001. Now, after nearly 65 years, the government is planning a complete restructuring.
Once approved, these new rules will become mandatory for all departments and will reshape the recruitment process for government jobs in the state.
