PATNA, Jan. 30 -- The state cabinet on Thursday approved the Bihar Government Servants Conduct (Amendment) Rules, 2026, laying down a comprehensive code of conduct for government employees on the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, as well as instant messaging applications including WhatsApp and Telegram.

Briefing the media, additional chief secretary (ACS), General Administration Department, B Rajender said government servants will not be permitted to create or operate personal social media accounts using official email IDs or mobile numbers without prior approval of the competent authority. The prohibition applies whether the account is operated in the individual's own name or under a pseudonym.

The ame...