Sikkim Government Sets January 31 Deadline to Clear Pending Group C & D Regularisation Cases

The Government of Sikkim has directed all state departments to fast-track the regularisation of eligible temporary employees under Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ categories who completed four years of continuous service as of December 31, 2023.

The directive follows concerns over delays in implementing an earlier policy decision that aimed to regularise temporary staff working on Work Charged, Muster Roll, Adhoc, and Consolidated Pay bases. While the first phase of regularisation — covering employees eligible as of December 31, 2023 — was initiated nearly two years ago, the process remains incomplete in several departments.

To resolve the backlog, the Department of Personnel has instructed all Secretaries and Heads of Departments to submit pending regularisation proposals by January 31, 2026. The move is intended not only to conclude the first phase but also to pave the way for considering employees who became eligible as of December 31, 2024, in line with existing government policy.

The circular, issued by order of the Government of Sikkim, has been signed by Shri Rinzing Chewang Bhutia, IAS, Secretary to the Government. Copies have been circulated to all concerned authorities, including the Chief Minister’s Office and the Chief Secretary, for immediate compliance and necessary action.