The Ministry of Finance (MoF), Department of Financial Services (DFS), on April 29, 2026, advised all Public Sector Banks, Insurance Companies, and other Public Sector Financial Institutions to strengthen measures for the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by ensuring reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in both direct recruitment and promotions, in accordance with Government of India instructions.
DFS further directed these institutions to hold periodic meetings with PwD Employees' Welfare Associations, appoint a Chief Liaison Officer/Liaison Officer to oversee implementation of reservation policies, adopt an Equal Opportunity Policy under Sections 21 and 23 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and designate a Grievance Redressal Officer to address complaints and grievances of PwD employees.
These measures aim to promote an inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace through reasonable accommodation, barrier-free access, equitable recruitment, career development, and effective grievance redressal.
[Notification No.- 2256684]
