4% Reservation in Jobs — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
Section 34 of RPwD Act, 2016	2016	Increased the reservation for Persons with Disabilities in government establishments from 3% (under the PwD Act, 1995) to 4%. It also specified the distribution of this 4% across five categories of benchmark disabilities.	Significantly expanded the scope and quantum of reservation, aligning India's domestic law with the UNCRPD. It provided a more inclusive framework by broadening the definition of disability and ensuring a more equitable distribution of reservation benefits among diverse disability groups.
DoPT O.M. No. 36035/02/2017-Estt (Res)	2018	Issued comprehensive instructions regarding the implementation of the 4% reservation for PwBDs under the RPwD Act, 2016. It clarified aspects like roster maintenance, identification of posts, and the procedure for filling vacancies.	Provided crucial administrative clarity and operational guidelines for government departments to implement the new 4% reservation effectively. It helped standardize the process and reduce ambiguity in roster management and vacancy filling, though implementation challenges persist.