Ceiling of Rs. 5 Lakh on Subscription in General Provident Fund
If the total contribution is likely to exceed Rs. 5 Lakh even with minimum monthly subscription of 6% of the emoluments, deduction of GPF subscription may be stopped.
Finance
The functions of the Finance Department are performed through 5 (five) branches, namely, Audit, Budget, Revenue, Internal Audit and Institutional Finance.
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Enlisted Diagnostics Centres under West Bengal Health Scheme
Here is the latest updated list of Class – I, Class – II and Class – III Diagnostics Centres which are under West Bengal Health For All Employees And Pensioners Cashless Medical Treatment Scheme 2014.
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Attestation by Gazetted Officers
Group A Officer can attest documents as authorized Gazetted Officer. Group B employee on Career Advancement Scheme will not get the status of Group A Officer.
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Relaxation of Typing Test during Compassionate Appointment
Candidates may be given appointment on compassionate ground to the post of Lower Division Clerk without having passed the examination on elementary knowledge in computer operation.
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Interest Rate on General Provident Fund (01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026)
Governor is pleased to decide that during the period from 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% per annum.
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Maximum Limit of Accumulation and Encashment of Earned Leave
The existing ceiling of 240 days on accumulation of Earned Leave as prescribed in Rules 169 and 171, ibid shall be enhanced to 300 days;
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West Bengal Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules
West Bengal Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1971 govern the disciplinary action against the employees of West Bengal Government. A detailed procedure for holding enquiry and imposing penalty by the disciplinary authority is defined here.
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New Purchase Policy of West Bengal Government
For supply of articles or stores or for execution of works and services with estimated value not exceeding Rs. 10 lakh, Minimum period for submission of tender from the last date of publication is 7 days.
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Ceiling of Maternity Leave Enhanced to a Maximum of 6 Months
Enhancement of the Ceiling of Maternity leave to a maximum of 180 days implemented for Govt. Employees incl. Primary, Secondary, University Teachers and Contractual Employees.
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Half Holiday on Birth Anniversary of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, 2026
All State Government Offices will be closed at 02.00 PM on 1st July, 2026 (Wednesday) on account of the Birth Day of Late Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, Ex-Chief Minister of West Bengal.