Chandigarh, 18 May 2026:A review meeting regarding the ongoing projects and schemes of the Department of Personnel and Training & Establishment, Chandigarh Administration, was held today under the chairmanship of Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh. During the meeting, a detailed presentation on the functioning and progress of the department was made before the Chair.

The meeting was attended by Sh. Swapnil M. Naik, IAS, Secretary Personnel & Establishment; Sh. Akhil Kumar, DANICS, Additional Secretary Establishment; Sh. Amit Kumar, DANICS, Additional Secretary Personnel, along with other senior officers of the Chandigarh Administration.

It was informed during the meeting that 404 Recruitment Rules have been concurred by the Department of Personnel. It was further apprised that UT Chandigarh secured the 3rd rank during the “SADHANA Saptah” (National Learning Week). Appreciating the achievement, the Chief Secretary directed the department to make concerted efforts to secure the 1st rank in future editions.

Reviewing the status of vacant posts and departmental promotions, the Chief Secretary directed all departments to expedite the process of filling vacant posts, convene all pending Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs), ensure timely promotion of eligible officials, and strengthen capacity-building initiatives through regular training programmes. He further directed that the promotion process of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) to the post of Clerk be completed within two months.

The Chief Secretary also directed the department to explore signing an MoU between UT Chandigarh and the Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) for conducting specialised training programmes. He further emphasized the need for comprehensive training on e-Office for officers and officials of the Chandigarh Administration to enhance administrative efficiency and digital governance.

With regard to Recruitment Rules, directions were issued for regular monitoring of all pending cases to ensure their timely finalisation.