Supreme Court's Historic Step: Introducing Reservation Policy for Staff

The Supreme Court of India has announced a reservation policy for the direct appointment and promotion of its staff, specifically benefiting scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. Effective from June 23, 2025, this policy provides a 15% quota for SC and 7.5% for ST employees, impacting various staff roles.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 01-07-2025 13:00 IST | Created: 01-07-2025 13:00 IST
Supreme Court's Historic Step: Introducing Reservation Policy for Staff
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In a landmark move, the Supreme Court has announced the implementation of a reservation policy aimed at enhancing diversity within its workforce. This pioneering initiative targets the promotion and appointment of staff from scheduled castes and tribes.

The policy, which was communicated via a circular to Supreme Court employees, will be effective from June 23, 2025. It outlines distinct quotas: a 15 percent allocation for SC employees and 7.5 percent for ST employees in promotions.

The key beneficiaries of this policy include registrars, senior personal assistants, assistant librarians, junior court assistants, and chamber attendants, ensuring that inclusion is pivotal in the court's operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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