West Bengal Cabinet approves recruitment to 45,185 posts and Puja package for closed tea garden workers
On 14 October 2026, the West Bengal Cabinet chaired by CM Suvendu Adhikari approved recruitment to 45,185 government posts and a ₹5,000 plus 50 kg rice festive package for workers of closed tea gardens.
Summary
A special West Bengal Cabinet meeting at Nabanna, Kolkata, on 14 October 2026, chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, approved recruitment to 45,185 posts across government departments, with the largest share in school education and 7,119 posts in the panchayat department. It also approved a one-time festive package of ₹5,000 and an extra 50 kg of rice for workers of the 21 closed tea gardens of north Bengal, over and above their 35 kg monthly rice quota. The Chief Minister said the Puja bonus for workers of running tea gardens was raised to 20% this year from 16% last year.
Key facts
- Decision
- Special Cabinet meeting, Nabanna, 14 October 2026
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Recruitment
- 45,185 posts (largest share: School Education; 7,119 in Panchayat)
- Tea workers' package
- ₹5,000 + extra 50 kg rice (one-time, Puja season)
- Closed tea gardens
- 21, in north Bengal
- Existing ration
- 35 kg rice per month
- Puja bonus (running gardens)
- 20% (16% last year)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many government posts did the West Bengal Cabinet approve for recruitment on 14 October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 45,185
What festive package did West Bengal approve in October 2026 for workers of closed tea gardens?
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Correct answer: D — ₹5,000 and an extra 50 kg of rice