Maharashtra Ends 50-Year-Old Hindi Exam Requirement For Govt Employees
ABP Live12h ago1 newsroom
The language issue has once again heated up in Maharashtra politics. The state government has issued an order scrapping the Hindi language examination conducted for government officers and employees. The decision brings an end to a rule that had been in place for nearly 50 years, under which certain government employees were required to clear a Hindi…
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Why it matters
Government employees previously required to pass a Hindi exam to advance will no longer face this barrier to promotion or employment.
Most affected
Maharashtra government employees seeking promotion or new positions — No longer required to pass Hindi language examination for advancement.
Likely next
Whether the state education or personnel ministry issues clarification on implementation timeline or exemptions for current exam candidates.