Ministry of Labour and Employment

Recruitment Rules for the post of Economic Officer

Ministry of Labour and Employment published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-19082026-275575) on 19 August 2026 (issued 18-Aug-2026), filed under Extra Ordinary. The purpose of this notification is to establish a standardized framework for the recruitment of Economic Officers, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process.

Issue Date
Published
Gazette ID CG-DL-E-19082026-275575
Category Extra Ordinary
Part & Section Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-08-18

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must review and update their recruitment processes to comply with the new rules for Economic Officers, ensuring adherence to the eligibility criteria and selection process outlined in the notification.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployer
Industries Impacted:
All

Statutory Penalty Risk

Non-compliance may attract penalties under the relevant Labour Codes, including the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • Recruitment Rules for Economic Officers
  • Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to establish a standardized framework for the recruitment of Economic Officers, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process.

Summary

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a gazette notification regarding the recruitment rules for the post of Economic Officer, effective from 18-Aug-2026. This notification outlines the eligibility criteria, selection process, and other terms and conditions for the recruitment of Economic Officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (CG-DL-E-19082026-275575)?
Ministry of Labour and Employment issued this notification, published on 19-Aug-2026.
What is Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275575 about?
The purpose of this notification is to establish a standardized framework for the recruitment of Economic Officers, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official gazette PDF is published on egazette.gov.in. An archived copy is also available for download directly from this page, in case the official portal is temporarily unavailable.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275575?
Employers and HR departments must review and update their recruitment processes to comply with the new rules for Economic Officers, ensuring adherence to the eligibility criteria and selection process outlined in the notification. The compliance deadline is 2026-08-18.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275575?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer across the All sector(s).
What are the statutory penalties for non-compliance with Gazette Notification CG-DL-E-19082026-275575?
Non-compliance with the provisions of this notification may attract: Non-compliance may attract penalties under the relevant Labour Codes, including the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946..

Source: egazette.gov.in ·