Marking another major milestone in the Punjab Government’s employment drive, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday handed over appointment letters to 355 youth, taking the total number of government jobs provided since the formation of the government to 67,037. Declaring the achievement as proof of a new recruitment culture in Punjab, the Chief Minister said that for the first time, government jobs are being secured purely on the basis of merit, transparency and fair competition, without recommendations, political influence or corruption. The Chief Minister said that while incidents of paper leaks, including NEET, have shaken the confidence of youth across the country and 93 examination papers have reportedly been leaked nationwide since 2017, Punjab has not witnessed a single paper leak since 2022.
Highlighting the government’s larger vision for youth empowerment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab is not only creating jobs but also building opportunities that encourage young people to stay, grow and succeed in their own state. Pointing to the beginning of reverse migration, a pathway to regularisation for 65,000 contractual employees, and major investments in skill development through 25 new ITIs and the upgradation of 13 existing institutes, he said the government is committed to giving Punjab’s youth the confidence, opportunities and wings to build their future at home.
The appointment letters were distributed to newly selected candidates in the departments of Technical Education, Cooperation, Local Government, Water Supply and Sanitation, Animal Husbandry, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, and other departments. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the day marked another important milestone in the state government’s ongoing mission to empower Punjab’s youth through employment and good governance.
Sharing a few snippets from this event, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X: “Today, 355 more youths were handed appointment letters, taking the total number of government jobs provided so far to 67,037. All these jobs have been given purely on the basis of merit and transparency. At a time when papers like NEET are being leaked across the country, Punjab has set an example by ensuring honest recruitment and securing the top position in the nation in the field of education. I appeal to the newly recruited employees to prioritise the work of senior citizens and the common people in government offices. The AAP Government is fully committed to preventing the migration of youth abroad and providing them with opportunities and wings to progress here in Punjab itself.”
Meanwhile, newly recruited candidates from different parts of Punjab praised the Chief Minister and the Punjab Government for ensuring a completely merit-based, free and fair recruitment process.
They said securing a government job without political backing, recommendations or bribery had finally become a reality and represented a major transformation in Punjab’s employment system. Ranjodh Singh from Dhuri lauded the Chief Minister for prioritising merit over favouritism and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Echoing similar sentiments, Kala Singh, an ex-serviceman from village Buta Singh Wala in Patiala, said the recruitment process had been conducted with complete transparency and there had been absolutely no scope for manipulation.
Manpreet Kaur from Amritsar described the day as historic for her and her family. Thanking the Chief Minister, she said she had secured the job without any influential reference or payment and that her hard work had finally been rewarded.The transparent recruitment process had broken long-standing barriers for many families and restored confidence among young people,” she added.
Parmeet Kaur from Mohali expressed immense happiness at becoming the first member of her family to secure a government job. She said the selection process had been conducted in a thoroughly fair and transparent manner and that the opportunity had transformed the future of her family.
In another inspiring example, the son of a watchman secured his fourth government job offer entirely through merit. He said the transparent recruitment process had encouraged many of his NRI friends to consider returning to Punjab and applying for government jobs.
Cabinet Ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with several other dignitaries, were present on the occasion. Bhagwant Mann Govt creates 67,037 jobs on merit, expands skill infrastructure with 25 new ITIs and major investments in technical education