SKM Government regularises 24000 employees, 11000 receive temporary appointment

New Delhi, March 1: Chief Minister of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang graced the Yuva Bharosa Sammelan, organised by Department of Personnel, at the public ground of Rangpo on Thursday.

11000 eligible candidates of Sikkim received temporary appointment orders and 24000 government employees serving in temporary capacity under various departments for more than four years were regularised, marking a significant milestone in their careers. The Government created 24000 new posts during a cabinet meeting recently to accommodate the regularised employees. The period of eight years of service to be eligible for regularisation was reduced to four.

The Yuva Bharosa Sammelan event aimed at recognising and supporting the youth of the region, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the temporary government employees.

The Yuva Bharosa Sammelan puts great emphasis on creating job opportunities and regularising employment for eligible individuals. This proactive approach aligns with the broader objective of fostering economic stability and uplifting the workforce, ultimately leading to an improved standard of living.

In his message the Chief Minister extended warm congratulations and directed the newly regularised employees and newly appointed employees, to work with utmost sincerity for the state, assuring them that their position during retirement will far surpass their current positions. Addressing the issue of irregular pay scales, the Chief Minister reassured the newly regularised employees that their pay scales will be adjusted following the 6th pay commission in 2026.

Highlighting various employment opportunities in sports and entrepreneurship, the Chief Minister drew attention to the Sikkim Premier League, which provides aspiring football players with opportunities, and INSPIRES SIKKIM, which offers employment prospects for the youth of Sikkim.

He also added that very soon new posts of Aapada Mitra will be created under Disaster Management Department, where the employees will be posted in each gram panchayat. This initiative aims to enhance disaster preparedness at the grassroots level, ensuring that communities are well-equipped to respond effectively to any emergencies that may arise.

On the other hand, in the Education Department, posts such as Senior Administrative Assistant and Junior Administrative Assistant have been created to support teaching in schools. These positions play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of educational institutions by providing logistical support to students.

In conclusion, he urged all the newly appointed individuals to seize the moment and showcase their abilities and dedication to their respective roles.

Secretary, Department of Personnel, Rinzing Bhutia provided clarification on the term “temporary” as stated in the appointment letter, highlighting that it refers to the probationary phase mandatory for all newly appointed government employees, with the rules applying uniformly to all. He emphasised the importance of this period in assessing the competence and work ethic of the newly employed staff.

The event was attended by Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, Chairpersons, Advisors, Secretaries, Zilla Panchayats, Mayor, Panchayats, Officers and staff from various departments and a massive gathering of beneficiaries from all six districts of the state.