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CHANDIGARH — In a major move to streamline administration and clear backlogs, the Punjab Government has issued a strict directive to all departments, demanding a comprehensive report on employee promotions within one week. According to an official letter issued by the Department of Personnel (Personnel Policies-1 Branch) dated June 11, 2026, the government is cracking down on delays regarding departmental promotion
Chief Minister’s Standing Order: Complete Promotions Within 2 Months
The communication references previous instructions in which the Chief Minister of Punjab explicitly ordered all departments to process and complete all due promotions for eligible officers and employees within a strict 2-month window, following established rules and guidelines.
One-Week Deadline for Progress Reports
To ensure accountability, the Department of Personnel has directed all Financial Commissioners, Principal Secretaries, and Administrative Secretaries to submit a detailed status report.
Administrative departments must compile and send data answering the following key metrics within one week:
- “How many total promotions the administrative departments scheduled or owed year by year.”
- The total number of promotion that have actually been processed and granted so far.
- The exact number of promotions that remain pending or delayed.
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