State creates additional 20 pc posts in different pay levels
The Statesman | 18 February 2026
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today shared the news that the Cabinet has approved creation of additional 20 per cent posts in different pay levels in the state Services.
She wrote in X: “Happy to share that, to ensure availability of experienced officers for higher responsibilities and to bring parity among various State Constituted Services, the State Cabinet today has approved the landmark proposal for creation of additional 20% posts in different Pay Levels for nine (09) State Constituted Services. In-principle approval has also been given for creation of additional posts in similar manner in all other State Constituted Services.
“I am glad to put it on record that this is the first time that the cadre schedule has been updated for all State Constituted Services in a holistic manner for better governance. This will reduce stagnation at senior levels and bring parity among similarly placed state constituted services.”