diff --git a/src/modules/self-service/resignation.controller.ts b/src/modules/self-service/resignation.controller.ts
index 81e1cfc..77bc20c 100644
--- a/src/modules/self-service/resignation.controller.ts
+++ b/src/modules/self-service/resignation.controller.ts
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ import { getResignationStatusForStage, normalizeClearanceStatus } from '../../co
 import { resolveEntityUuidByType } from '../../common/utils/requestResolver.js';
 import { OFFBOARDING_ACTIONS } from '../../common/config/constants.js';
 import { validateOffboardingAction, getPreviousStage } from '../../common/utils/offboardingWorkflow.utils.js';
+import { writeWorkflowActivityWorknote } from '../../common/utils/workflowWorknote.js';
 
 // Removed generateResignationId and moved to NomenclatureService
 const resolveResignationUuid = async (id: string) => {
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ export const createResignation = async (req: AuthRequest, res: Response, next: N
         }
 
         const existingResignation = await db.Resignation.findOne({
-            where: { outletId, status: { [Op.notIn]: ['Completed', 'Rejected'] } }
+            where: { outletId, status: { [Op.notIn]: ['Completed', 'Rejected', 'Withdrawn', 'Revoked'] } }
         });
         if (existingResignation) {
             await transaction.rollback();
@@ -400,6 +401,66 @@ export const approveResignation = async (req: AuthRequest, res: Response, next:
 
         const sourceStage = resignation.currentStage;
 
+        // JOINT APPROVAL LOGIC FOR RBM STAGE
+        if (sourceStage === RESIGNATION_STAGES.RBM) {
+            // Log the current user's approval in audit
+            await db.ResignationAudit.create({
+                userId: req.user.id,
+                resignationId: resignation.id,
+                action: 'PARTIAL_APPROVE',
+                remarks: `Partial approval by ${req.user.roleCode}${remarks ? ': ' + remarks : ''}`,
+                details: { roleCode: req.user.roleCode, stage: sourceStage }
+            }, { transaction });
+
+            // Ensure worknote is added for this partial approval
+            if (remarks) {
+                await writeWorkflowActivityWorknote({
+                    requestId: resignation.id,
+                    requestType: 'resignation',
+                    userId: req.user.id,
+                    noteText: `Approved: ${remarks}`,
+                    noteType: 'internal'
+                });
+            }
+
+            // Check if both RBM and DD_ZM have approved
+            const requiredRoles = [ROLES.RBM, ROLES.DD_ZM];
+            const partialLogs = await db.ResignationAudit.findAll({
+                where: {
+                    resignationId: resignation.id,
+                    action: 'PARTIAL_APPROVE'
+                },
+                transaction
+            });
+
+            const approvedRoles = new Set(
+                partialLogs.map((log: any) => log.details?.roleCode)
+            );
+
+            const hasAllRequiredApprovals = requiredRoles.every(role => approvedRoles.has(role));
+
+            if (!hasAllRequiredApprovals) {
+                // Append to timeline directly without transitioning the stage
+                const timelineEntry = {
+                    stage: sourceStage,
+                    targetStage: nextStage,
+                    timestamp: new Date(),
+                    user: req.user.fullName,
+                    action: `Approved by ${req.user.roleCode}`,
+                    remarks: remarks || ''
+                };
+                const updatedTimeline = [...(resignation.timeline || []), timelineEntry];
+                await resignation.update({ timeline: updatedTimeline }, { transaction });
+
+                await transaction.commit();
+                return res.json({
+                    success: true,
+                    message: 'Approval recorded. Waiting for the other required approver (RBM or DD-ZM).',
+                    resignation
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
         // Transition via Workflow Service
         await ResignationWorkflowService.transitionResignation(resignation, nextStage, req.user.id, {
             remarks,
diff --git a/src/services/ResignationWorkflowService.ts b/src/services/ResignationWorkflowService.ts
index 8082d33..7aa0d26 100644
--- a/src/services/ResignationWorkflowService.ts
+++ b/src/services/ResignationWorkflowService.ts
@@ -148,9 +148,9 @@ export class ResignationWorkflowService {
         if (!user) return false;
         if (user.roleCode === ROLES.SUPER_ADMIN) return true;
 
-        const stageToRole: Record<string, string> = {
+        const stageToRole: Record<string, string | string[]> = {
             [RESIGNATION_STAGES.ASM]: ROLES.ASM,
-            [RESIGNATION_STAGES.RBM]: ROLES.RBM,
+            [RESIGNATION_STAGES.RBM]: [ROLES.RBM, ROLES.DD_ZM],
             [RESIGNATION_STAGES.ZBH]: ROLES.ZBH,
             [RESIGNATION_STAGES.DD_LEAD]: ROLES.DD_LEAD,
             [RESIGNATION_STAGES.NBH]: ROLES.NBH,
@@ -160,6 +160,9 @@ export class ResignationWorkflowService {
         };
 
         const requiredRole = stageToRole[resignation.currentStage];
+        if (Array.isArray(requiredRole)) {
+            return requiredRole.includes(user.roleCode);
+        }
         return user.roleCode === requiredRole;
     }
 }
diff --git a/trigger-resignation.js b/trigger-resignation.js
index 1e335aa..331618f 100644
--- a/trigger-resignation.js
+++ b/trigger-resignation.js
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ const EMAILS = {
     DEALER: args.dealerEmail,
     ASM: 'abhishek@royalenfield.com',
     RBM: 'manish@royalenfield.com',
+    DD_ZM: 'piyush@royalenfield.com',
     ZBH: 'manav@royalenfield.com',
     DD_LEAD: 'jaya@royalenfield.com',
     NBH: 'yashwin@royalenfield.com',
@@ -158,13 +159,14 @@ async function run() {
         await delay();
 
         const approvals = [
-            { name: 'ASM', email: EMAILS.ASM, remarks: 'Verified physical assets and dealer intent. Recommended for resignation.' },
-            { name: 'RBM', email: EMAILS.RBM, remarks: 'No active sales pipeline issues in the territory. Transition plan discussed.' },
-            { name: 'ZBH', email: EMAILS.ZBH, remarks: 'Zone-level resource reallocation planned. Approved.' },
-            { name: 'DD Lead', email: EMAILS.DD_LEAD, remarks: 'Dealer development criteria satisfied for exit.' },
-            { name: 'NBH', email: EMAILS.NBH, remarks: 'HQ clearance granted. Proceed with F&F initiation.' },
-            { name: 'DD Admin', email: EMAILS.DD_ADMIN, remarks: 'Administrative checks complete. Initiating termination of commercial contract.' },
-            { name: 'Legal Admin', email: EMAILS.LEGAL, remarks: 'Legal documentation verified. No active litigation found.' }
+            { stage: 'ASM', name: 'ASM', email: EMAILS.ASM, remarks: 'Verified physical assets and dealer intent. Recommended for resignation.' },
+            { stage: 'RBM', name: 'RBM', email: EMAILS.RBM, remarks: 'No active sales pipeline issues in the territory. Transition plan discussed.' },
+            { stage: 'RBM', name: 'DD-ZM', email: EMAILS.DD_ZM, remarks: 'Joint approval evaluated and verified by DD-ZM.' },
+            { stage: 'ZBH', name: 'ZBH', email: EMAILS.ZBH, remarks: 'Zone-level resource reallocation planned. Approved.' },
+            { stage: 'DD Lead', name: 'DD Lead', email: EMAILS.DD_LEAD, remarks: 'Dealer development criteria satisfied for exit.' },
+            { stage: 'NBH', name: 'NBH', email: EMAILS.NBH, remarks: 'HQ clearance granted. Proceed with F&F initiation.' },
+            { stage: 'DD Admin', name: 'DD Admin', email: EMAILS.DD_ADMIN, remarks: 'Administrative checks complete. Initiating termination of commercial contract.' },
+            { stage: 'Legal', name: 'Legal Admin', email: EMAILS.LEGAL, remarks: 'Legal documentation verified. No active litigation found.' }
         ];
 
         // Fetch resignation data to determine current stage for skipping
@@ -174,13 +176,17 @@ async function run() {
         console.log(`Current Stage: ${currentStage}`);
 
         const stageOrder = [
-            'ASM', 'RBM', 'ZBH', 'DD Lead', 'NBH', 'DD Admin', 'Legal Admin', 'F&F Initiated', 'Completed'
+            'ASM', 'RBM', 'ZBH', 'DD Lead', 'NBH', 'DD Admin', 'Legal', 'F&F Initiated', 'Completed'
         ];
 
-        const startIndex = stageOrder.indexOf(currentStage) === -1 ? 0 : stageOrder.indexOf(currentStage);
+        let startStageIndex = stageOrder.indexOf(currentStage) === -1 ? 0 : stageOrder.indexOf(currentStage);
+        const startingStage = stageOrder[startStageIndex];
+        
+        let startApproveIndex = approvals.findIndex(a => a.stage === startingStage);
+        if (startApproveIndex === -1) startApproveIndex = 0;
 
         let currentStep = 2;
-        for (let i = startIndex; i < approvals.length; i++) {
+        for (let i = startApproveIndex; i < approvals.length; i++) {
             const actor = approvals[i];
             log(currentStep, `${actor.name} (${actor.email}) approving...`);
             const token = await login(actor.email);