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Madhya Pradesh to End Outsourced Staff in Government Departments by March 2027
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 12:47 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered the termination of all outsourced positions in its departments, with the process to be completed by March 2027.
The state cabinet of Madhya Pradesh approved a directive to discontinue all outsourcing appointments that have been made against regular sanctioned posts in government departments. The decision, announced in a press release, mandates that every department must complete the de‑outsourcing process by March 2027.
Officials said the move aims to regularise the workforce, ensure compliance with recruitment rules and reduce reliance on contract staff. Departments are instructed to review existing contracts, issue notices to outsourced employees and either absorb eligible staff into permanent roles or terminate their services as per applicable labour laws.
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions. While some senior bureaucrats welcomed the step as a stride toward greater transparency and fiscal prudence, representatives of outsourced workers expressed concerns over job security and the timeline for transition. The government has pledged to provide adequate notice and, where possible, facilitate re‑employment within the public sector.
Officials said the move aims to regularise the workforce, ensure compliance with recruitment rules and reduce reliance on contract staff. Departments are instructed to review existing contracts, issue notices to outsourced employees and either absorb eligible staff into permanent roles or terminate their services as per applicable labour laws.
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions. While some senior bureaucrats welcomed the step as a stride toward greater transparency and fiscal prudence, representatives of outsourced workers expressed concerns over job security and the timeline for transition. The government has pledged to provide adequate notice and, where possible, facilitate re‑employment within the public sector.