The government has officially ended the policy of offering jobs to the family members of deceased civil servants. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling from October 18, 2024, and has been communicated by the Establishment Division.
Previously, if a government employee passed away, their widow, widower, or child could be appointed to a government job without going through the standard selection process. However, under the new policy, such direct appointments will no longer be allowed. Instead, all government jobs will now be filled based on merit.
Despite this change, the decision will not impact those who were already appointed under the previous policy before the Supreme Court’s ruling. Additionally, there is an exception for the families of law enforcement officers who lose their lives in terrorist attacks. They will still be eligible for government jobs under special considerations.
Although government job appointments are no longer guaranteed for the families of deceased employees, they will still receive other benefits under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package. These benefits may include financial support, pensions, or other forms of aid to help them cope with their loss.
This decision aims to ensure that government jobs are awarded fairly and based on merit rather than family connections. While some may find the policy change difficult, the government believes it will create a more transparent and competitive hiring process.
