Central government employees in India got a 5-day work week starting on June 3, 1985.
As per the official letter of DOPT, the Government of India considered the question of introduction of 5-day week in the administrative offices of the Central Government in the context of improving efficiency in administration.
The matter was also discussed with the Staff side of the National Council of the JCM. Taking into consideration all aspects of the proposal, the Government of India introduced 5-day week in the civil administrative offices of the Government of India with effect from 3rd June, 1985.
DOPT Letter said – Government offices would now work for 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, with all Saturdays as closed. To make up for the closed Saturdays, the working hours per day during the 5 days of the week when the offices are open will be increased by an hour.
Accordingly, it was decided to have the following office timings in the government offices in Delhi/New Delhi:-
a) Ministries/Departments of the Government of India:
From 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. with half an hour lunch break from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
b) All other offices of the Government of India (Attached & subordinate offices):
From 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. with half an hour lunch break from 1.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
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