Compassionate Appointment

Appointment on compassionate ground is provided to a dependent family member of a Government employee who dies while in service or is disabled permanently.

Government employee who – a) dies while in service; or b) is being declared permanently incapacitated by a medical board formed by the Government.

West Bengal Scheme for Compassionate Appointment, 2013

Labour, Compassionate Appointment

This Scheme for Compassionate Appointment shall apply to a dependent family member of a Govt employee who – (a) dies while in service; or (b) is disabled permanently.

Clarification on Some points regarding Compassionate Appointment

Labour, Compassionate Appointment

Governor is pleased to direct that the principles and procedure as laid down in the following paragraphs shall be followed in the matter of appointment on compassionate ground.

Exempted Categories under West Bengal Regulation of Recruitment Act, 1999

Labour, Compassionate Appointment

A near relation of the deceased employee may be considered for employment on compassionate ground only when the son/ daughter/ wife of the deceased employee cannot be considered for employment owing to minor age or oilier disabilities.

Appointment and Transfer of Group – D under Public Works Department

Public Works, Compassionate Appointment, Transfer

Governor is pleased to allow posting of Group – “D” employees, appointed on compassionate ground, to any Circle Office under Public Works Directorate.

Employment on Compassionate Ground in WBTDCL

Tourism, Compassionate Appointment

In West Bengal Tourism and Development Corporation Ltd. who dies in-harness or retires prematurely may be offered employment on compassionate ground.

Condonation of Excess Age for Appointment on Compassionate Ground

Finance, Compassionate Appointment

Condonation of excess in age for appointment on compassionate ground may be considered by the Head of the Departments on the basis of valid documents.