HP govt to make dope test mandatory for individuals joining government jobs
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced that dope testing will be mandatory for individuals seeking government jobs. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the importance of protecting youth from drug abuse and has initiated actions against government employees involved in drug-related activities. The government is also focusing on employee welfare and plans to fill vacant positions in various departments.
- ▪Dope testing will be mandatory for individuals before they join government service in Himachal Pradesh.
- ▪The state government has taken action against 123 government employees involved in drug-related activities, with 31 already dismissed.
- ▪Chief Minister Sukhu has directed departments to ensure early payments of pending dues for Class-IV pensioners.
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HP govt to make dope test mandatory for individuals joining government jobsHP govt to make dope test mandatory for individuals joining government jobsPublished on: May 30, 2026 1:34 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed all government departments to issue necessary instructions to make dope testing mandatory for the individuals before they join government service, according to an official statement issued on Saturday.HP govt to make dope test mandatory for individuals joining government jobsChairing a meeting of administrative secretaries, Sukhu said protecting the youth from the menace of drug abuse remains a top priority for the state government.The chief minister sought details of action taken against government employees…
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