Rajasthan Civil Servant Who Resigned to Contest Election Cannot Reverse Resignation After Defeat

The Rajasthan state administration confirmed that a government servant who resigned to contest the latest assembly election is not permitted to withdraw his resignation after being defeated at the polls. The employee had stepped down from his civil service post in accordance with the rule that officials must resign before filing nomination papers. Following the election results, he approached the department seeking to reinstate his position, arguing that the loss was unforeseen.

Officials cited the service rules that treat resignation as a final act, stating that once an officer submits a formal resignation, it cannot be rescinded merely because the electoral outcome changes. The department’s legal cell reiterated that the procedural requirement is designed to prevent any conflict of interest and to maintain the integrity of the civil service.

The case underscores the strict enforcement of resignation norms for public servants who wish to enter electoral politics, and it serves as a reminder that the decision to quit a government job is irrevocable under current regulations.