Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema directs departments to fast-track the transition of eligible outsourced employees to contractual jobs under the 2026 Act.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has directed all state government departments to speed up the process of transitioning eligible outsourced employees to direct contractual employment. He has asked officials to complete the required formalities and forward pending cases to the Personnel Department within a fixed timeline.

The directive aims to ensure the timely implementation of the Punjab State Outsourced Personnel (Transition to Contractual Engagement) Act, 2026. Chairing meetings with representatives of 10 employee unions and united fronts, Cheema emphasised that administrative delays should not prevent eligible workers from receiving the benefits of the policy.

The Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stressed the need for coordination among departments to complete the process smoothly. The latest instructions on outsourced employees contractual jobs in Punjab are intended to accelerate the transition and address concerns raised by employee organisations.

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Harpal Singh Cheema Reviews Demands of Transport and CPF Employees

During discussions with transport employee unions, Cheema instructed the concerned officials to expedite the resolution of their pending demands. He also met representatives of the CPF Karamchari Union and assured them that the government was working towards an early resolution of their issues.

The meetings provided an opportunity for employee representatives to raise their concerns directly with the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and seek action from the concerned departments.

Recruitment of Visually Impaired Candidates to 28 Group D Posts

Addressing representatives of the National Federation of the Blind, Harpal Singh Cheema said that the recruitment process for 28 vacant Group D posts reserved for visually impaired candidates was underway.

He further assured the representatives that backlog vacancies in other categories would also be filled through upcoming recruitment drives. The assurance is expected to address concerns regarding pending recruitment opportunities for eligible candidates.

Education Department Unions Get Assurance on Demands

Harpal Singh Cheema also held discussions with unions associated with the Education Department. He informed them that most of their key demands were already being processed for approval.

During another meeting with the Gram Panchayat Jal Supply Pump Operators Association, representatives raised the demand for minimum daily wages. Responding to their concerns, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema directed the concerned department to prepare a formal proposal without delay.

The government has reiterated its focus on addressing employee-related issues and ensuring timely administrative action. With departments directed to speed up the process, outsourced employees contractual jobs in Punjab remain a key focus of the state’s employee policy.

The implementation of the 2026 Act and the follow-up on union demands will be important steps in determining how quickly eligible outsourced workers can move to direct contractual engagement. Harpal Singh Cheema has made it clear that departments must complete the necessary formalities within the stipulated timeframe.