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Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Saturday approved the use of Aadhaar authentication services for candidates appearing in examinations for Group A and B posts conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC).
The Haryana Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini approved it and said the authentication will be mandatory during the registration process for these posts on the HPSC portal.
According to the statement released, the introduction of Aadhaar authentication aims to streamline the application procedure, eliminate fraudulent candidates, and ensure the accuracy of candidate data through de-duplication.
This move will enhance the credibility and reliability of the recruitment process, maintaining public confidence in the competitive exams, said the government.
The Cabinet decided to increase the maximum limit on the death-cum-retirement gratuity for government employees by 25 per cent, raising it from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. This enhancement will take effect from January 1, 2024.
Similarly, the Cabinet approved a 25 per cent increase in the maximum limit of death-cum-retirement gratuity for judicial officers, raising it from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. This enhancement will also be effective from January 1, 2024.
These decisions are aimed at providing enhanced financial security to government employees and their families as well as judicial officers.
