The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab announced on Friday that more than 65,000 government jobs have been provided over the past four years under what it calls an “Employment Revolution”. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann highlighted the figures in a statement, presenting the initiative as a major step toward transparent and merit-based recruitment in the state.
According to details shared by the party’s Punjab unit, a total of 65,264 government jobs have been handed over across departments without alleged corruption or favouritism.
The largest share—16,308 jobs—was created in the education sector, followed by 12,966 in the Punjab Police and 8,306 in the electricity department, it said.
Additional recruitment included 6,176 positions in health and medical education and 5,556 in local government bodies, among others.
Addressing the media, Mann reiterated the government’s commitment to clean hiring practices.
“This is the first time in the history of Punjab that the government has given 5,204 jobs in four years. There are 16,308 in the education department. There are 12,906 in the Punjab Police Department. There are 8,306 in the Electricity Department,” he said. “There are 876 in the Health, Family Planning and Medical Education Department. There are 556 jobs in the Local Government Department,” he said.
Mann emphasised that recruitment was carried out in a transparent manner, stating that candidates were selected “without any cash and without any recommendation,” and that youngsters from villages and towns alike benefited.
Mann added that the process encouraged young people to shift their focus from going abroad to preparing for competitive exams within the state.
Paraphrasing his remarks, the chief minister suggested that many youngsters who previously considered overseas opportunities or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation are now opting for local employment avenues due to increased opportunities.
The Chief Minister also noted that age limits for several posts were relaxed by up to five years to accommodate candidates who had missed earlier chances due to delays under previous administrations.
Mann further criticised past governments, alleging that recruitment processes were often delayed or mired in legal issues, leaving many aspirants over-aged.
He contrasted this with his administration’s approach, which he said prioritises fairness and efficiency.
The chief minister also pointed out that some candidates have progressed through multiple roles, leaving earlier positions after securing better opportunities through competitive exams, reflecting what he described as a dynamic employment ecosystem.
The announcement is likely to remain a key political talking point for the ruling party as it continues to highlight governance achievements, particularly in employment generation, ahead of future electoral contests in the state.
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Published On:
Apr 3, 2026 21:49 IST
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