Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Punjab CM Hands Over 866 Government Job Letters, Cites Merit
The leader of Punjab, called the Chief Minister, gave out letters that officially give people government jobs.
He gave out 866 of these letters.
Government jobs are jobs that work for the state.
The leader said that people get these jobs because they worked hard.
He said the only thing that matters is how dedicated a person is.
A long time ago, some people got jobs through bribery or because someone they knew recommended them.
Bribery is when you give someone money to do something for you.
The leader said that doesn't happen anymore.
Now, jobs are given fairly to the people who deserve them the most.
He said the state only gives jobs to eligible candidates.
Punjab Chief Minister Mann handed over 866 government job appointment letters.
Mann said all appointments are made purely on the basis of merit, transparency and fairness.
He stated that hard work and dedication were the only criteria for selection.
Mann claimed government jobs are no longer influenced by bribery or recommendations.
He said the state government now gives jobs only to eligible candidates.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Mann (referred to as 'Mann' in the article)
- What
- Handed over 866 government job appointment letters and said recruitment is purely merit-based, free from bribery and recommendations.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- To emphasize that government jobs are now awarded only to eligible candidates based on merit, transparency and fairness.
- Chief Minister
- Mann (Punjab)
- Appointment letters handed over
- 866
- Selection criteria
- Hard work and dedication
- Basis of appointments
- Merit, transparency and fairness
- Role of bribery or recommendations
- None, according to Mann
- Eligibility
- Only eligible candidates receive jobs