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Rajasthan HC rules out-of-state candidates not eligible for reservation in govt jobs
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:36 AM
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The Rajasthan High Court has held that candidates hailing from states other than Rajasthan cannot claim reservation benefits in state government positions.
In a recent judgment, the Rajasthan High Court ruled that aspirants from states other than Rajasthan are not entitled to reservation benefits when applying for state government jobs. The bench examined the legal provisions governing reservation and concluded that such benefits are confined to residents of the state.
The court clarified that the reservation policy aims to uplift local socially and economically disadvantaged groups, and extending it to non‑resident candidates would defeat its purpose. Consequently, any application seeking reservation on the basis of domicile outside Rajasthan will be rejected.
The decision is expected to affect thousands of job seekers who had applied for positions in Rajasthan's public sector, prompting many to reassess their eligibility. Legal experts note that the ruling may be challenged in a higher forum, but for now it sets a clear precedent on the domicile criterion for reservation.
State authorities have been directed to implement the order promptly, ensuring that recruitment processes adhere to the court's interpretation of the law.
The court clarified that the reservation policy aims to uplift local socially and economically disadvantaged groups, and extending it to non‑resident candidates would defeat its purpose. Consequently, any application seeking reservation on the basis of domicile outside Rajasthan will be rejected.
The decision is expected to affect thousands of job seekers who had applied for positions in Rajasthan's public sector, prompting many to reassess their eligibility. Legal experts note that the ruling may be challenged in a higher forum, but for now it sets a clear precedent on the domicile criterion for reservation.
State authorities have been directed to implement the order promptly, ensuring that recruitment processes adhere to the court's interpretation of the law.