New Delhi, July 8 -- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government announced on 8 July that 35 per cent of all government services and posts will be reserved for women candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar. Earlier, women from outside the state were also eligible for the 35 per cent reservation in government jobs.

The key decision, taken in an election year, was taken in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar is going to the assembly polls later this year.

According to the decision, all women candidates who are original residents of Bihar will be given 35 per cent reservation in all direct recruitment for government services and jobs.

In July 2016, the Bihar government, led by Kumar, approved a 35 ...