Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Bihar Imposes Strict Social Media Rules for Government Staff
The Bihar government has made new rules for its employees about using social media.
These rules say that employees need permission from their department before they can open a social media account.
They cannot use their job title, government logo, or official email for personal accounts.
Employees are also not allowed to post anything that is rude, offensive, or could cause trouble.
They should not share pictures or videos from work meetings or government programs.
The rules also say that employees should not criticize government policies or officials on social media.
If someone breaks these rules, they could get in trouble at work.
The government says these rules are to keep things orderly and protect the reputation of the administration.
Some people think these rules are good because they will make employees more careful.
Others worry that employees might be afraid to speak up about problems at work.
Bihar government issued new social media guidelines for all employees, requiring prior permission for creating accounts.
Employees cannot use official designation, government logo, or official email for personal social media accounts.
Prohibited content includes obscene, abusive, inflammatory material, or anything targeting caste, religion, or individuals.
Employees must avoid posting about internal government matters, official meetings, or sensitive information.
Violations of the guidelines can lead to departmental inquiry, punishment, or other service-related consequences.
- Who
- All government officers and staff in Bihar
- What
- New social media guidelines issued by the Bihar government
- When
- Recently approved by the state cabinet
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To ensure discipline, responsibility, and dignity in the digital space and prevent controversies
- Government
- Bihar
- Affected Employees
- All government officers and staff
- Permission Required
- Prior approval for social media accounts
- Prohibited Content
- Obscene, abusive, inflammatory, or sensitive material
- Political Neutrality
- Avoid criticism of government policies or officials
- Penalties
- Departmental inquiry, punishment, or service-related consequences
- Purpose
- Maintain discipline, responsibility, and dignity in digital space