State Gazette vs. Central Gazette
Individual states maintain their own government printing presses (e.g., Maharashtra State Gazette in Mumbai, Karnataka State Gazette in Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu State Gazette in Chennai). While state gazettes are valid for local state employment and municipal bodies, they frequently encounter resistance outside the state and are often not accepted by Central institutions like the Regional Passport Office, UPSC, or foreign embassies. The Central Gazette of India is universal and recognized nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, having a Central Gazette of India notification is completely sufficient across all 28 states and 8 UTs. Doing both is redundant.