# Odisha Cabinet approves new rehabilitation assistance rules 2026-08-12T17:31:44+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Odisha Civil Services (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules, 2026, replacing the 2020 framework. The new rules scrap the 100-point evaluation system and remove the 50% ceiling on filling Group-D posts through the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme. If the spouse of a deceased employee cannot or will not take the appointment, another eligible family member may be nominated, provided the spouse is over 50 or medically unfit. The rules also allow reconsideration of cases rejected solely under the 2020 evaluation system. The government says the changes will simplify processes and improve transparency for families of employees who die in service. The move is expected to speed up compassionate appointments, though no timeline has been set for clearing pending cases. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: cabinet approval, civil services, compassionate appointment, Government reform, Odisha, Rehabilitation Assistance Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-cabinet-approves-new-rehabilitation-assistance-rules/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-cabinet-approves-new-rehabilitation-assistance-rules/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.