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Big relief for 20,000 outsourced workers in UP electricity department, service extended up to 60 years
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News18•12-10-2026, 13:10
Big relief for 20,000 outsourced workers in UP electricity department, service extended up to 60 years
- •A major decision has been made to reinstate around 20,000 outsourced workers who were previously removed, following talks between UPPCL and the Tender/Contract Employees Union.
- •Only employees with a clean track record and no history of negligence or involvement in power theft will be eligible for reinstatement.
- •The maximum age limit for outsourced employees has been increased from 55 to 60 years, with employees over 55 needing to provide a fitness certificate and written consent.
- •A target has been set to reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses by 10 percent over the next six months to improve financial conditions.
- •Avadhesh Verma, President of the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Consumer Council, welcomed the decision and thanked the Chief Minister.
Key Questions Answered
The decision was made to improve the power supply system and boost revenue collection following a massive staff shortage caused by the removal of about 20,000 outsourced employees, which had severely disrupted services from cities to villages.
Reinstatement is strictly limited to workers with a good track record who have never faced complaints regarding negligence, involvement in power theft, or indiscipline.
The maximum age limit for experienced and capable outsourced employees has been increased from 55 to 60 years, provided those over 55 submit a fitness certificate and a written statement confirming they want to continue working.
