Compassionate Appointment: Apply Within 90 Days or Lose the Opportunity—Here’s What You Need to Know

If you are a family member of a deceased government employee in Rajasthan, there’s an important update regarding Compassionate Appointment. The state government has issued clear instructions to ensure timely application for jobs under this scheme. Failure to apply within the stipulated time could mean a permanent loss of opportunity.

Compassionate appointments are extended to help support families of government employees who pass away during service. The scheme offers one eligible family member a government job as a form of financial and emotional support. Eligible applicants could include the deceased’s spouse, son, daughter, brother, or sister—essentially anyone from the immediate family who had a close relationship with the deceased employee.

The Compassionate Appointment policy was introduced to offer relief to bereaved families who suddenly lose their primary breadwinner. By providing government employment to one dependent member, the scheme helps ensure that the family can sustain itself financially during challenging times.

This scheme particularly benefits families where the employee died while still in service. It recognizes the sacrifice and commitment of the deceased employee and seeks to extend a helping hand to their loved ones left behind.

According to the latest announcement from the Rajasthan government, new deadlines have been set for applying under the Compassionate Appointment scheme.

If the deceased government employee did not have a surviving spouse at the time of death, the eldest adult child (son or daughter) in the family must apply for the job within 90 days of turning 16—the age considered as adulthood for this purpose.

The government has clarified that applications submitted beyond this window may not be considered. This rule aims to standardize the application process and reduce delays that previously hindered timely job allotments.

The Rajasthan government has issued formal orders to all departments and authorized officers, instructing them to adhere strictly to the revised rules and timelines associated with Compassionate Appointments.

This includes honoring the updated clause that mandates submission of an application within 90 days of becoming an adult (in the absence of a spouse). Departments have also been asked to ensure that all applicants are made aware of the new procedure and deadlines.

As per the longstanding government directive dated 27 September 1997, jobs under the Compassionate Appointment scheme will be provided only to legal dependents of the deceased employee. If the dependent is a minor at the time of death, the application can be deferred but must be submitted promptly upon the dependent reaching adulthood.

Missing the 90-day window could result in permanent disqualification from this opportunity. That’s why eligible family members are advised to keep close track of timelines and initiate the application process as soon as possible. Delays may cause unnecessary bureaucratic complications and could leave the family without the much-needed financial support.

The Compassionate Appointment scheme in Rajasthan plays a crucial role in safeguarding families affected by the untimely demise of a government employee. With the new rule mandating application within 90 days of the dependent turning 16 (if there’s no surviving spouse), it is more important than ever to act promptly.

If you or someone you know qualifies for this benefit, make sure the application is submitted on time. Delays may cost more than just a job—they could jeopardize a family’s only hope for stability.