Saturday, 12 September 2020
Friday, 11 September 2020
One time relaxation for promotion to the rank of Section Officer (OSS)
Odisha Secretariat Service (OSS) cadre is now at such a situation where more than 400 posts of Section Officer (SO) are lying vacant but no Assistant Section Officers (ASO) have eligibility of minimum 8 years of service for promotion. ASOs on the top of the gradation list are going to complete 4years of service in next month.
This situation arises due to a long interval of 20 years between two successive recruitments for its base level post i.e. ASO ( earlier Junior Assistant). After 1997, the latest recruitments were in 2011-12 (Joined in 2016), 2015-16 Spl Drive (Joined in 2016) and 2018-19 (Joined in 2019) for number of posts of 811, 139 and 500 respectively.
If we consider the vacancy position of SO, it's nearly 400+ and by 2021, it will reach 500 which is nearly 60% of sanctioned strength of 700. The ASOs to be promoted to SO do not have the eligibility of 8 years of service. As per the gradation list of ASOs published this year, the 2011-12 batch ASOs are at the top. They are going to complete 4 years of their service in October. Now to streamline the office work, Section Officer posts of each section are to be filled up immediately.
In this situation, relaxation is the only way to give them promotion. There is a provision under rule 22 in the Odisha Secretariat Service (Method of Recruitment & Conditions of Service) Recruitment Rules, 2016 for relaxation in consultation with OPSC.
In this regards, a memorandum has been submitted to Principal Secretary, Home Department on behalf of Odisha Secretariat Service Association (OSSA) by its president. Download. Pdf
Last month, another memorandum was submitted by General Secretary, OSSA before Chief Secretary, Odisha for cadre restructuring with increasing posts at higher level as well as ASO level. Download. Pdf
It is to mention here that most of the cadres of State Government have minimum 4-6 year of service for promotion from base level post to the next rank. But it's 8 years in OSS Cadre which was 12 years till 2016. So in different times, memorandum has been submitted to Government to reduce the minimum service period from 8 years to 5-6 years.
Hope for amendment in rules to reduce eligible year from 8 years to 5-6 years and one time relaxation to nearly 400 ASOs for promotion in 2021. Otherwise, by 2024 most of the higher level posts will remain vacant whereas promotion chain will be stopped at ASO level. It will be an obstacle for next recruitment also.
Good News : Rutushree successfully sustained BMT
Its a very good news that our colleague Smt Rutushree Pradhan, Assistant Section Officer (2016 Batch), Revenue & DM Department who was under treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Kolkata has successfully sustained Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and got discharged today.
Besides the almighty, thanks to all, her friends, colleagues and family members, staff of Odisha Secretariat who always supported her in such difficult times.
Please wish her everything fine and get well soon.
Thursday, 10 September 2020
Retest all Symptomatic Negative Cases of Rapid Antigen Tests through RT-PCR
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Health Ministry urges States/UTs to Mandatorily retest all Symptomatic Negative Cases of Rapid Antigen Tests through RT-PCR
States/UTs to ensure that no Positive Cases are Missed to curb the Spread of Infection
Posted On: 10 SEP 2020 12:43PM by PIB Delhi
Union Health Ministry has noted that in some large States, symptomatic negative cases tested by Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are not being followed up by RT-PCT testing.
The Guidelines of ICMR as well as the Union Health Ministry clearly state that the following two specific categories of persons must necessarily be retested through RT-PCR tests:
- All symptomatic (fever or cough or breathlessness) negative cases of Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT).
- Asymptomatic negative cases of RAT that develop symptoms within 2 to 3 days of being tested negative.
In this background, the Union Health Ministry and ICMR have jointly written to all the States/UTs and urged them to ensure that the all symptomatic negative cases of RAT are mandatorily retested using the RT-PCR test. This is necessary to ensure that such symptomatic negative cases do not remain untested and do not spread the disease among their contacts. This will also ensure early detection and isolation/hospitalization of such false negatives. It has also been reiterated in the joint letter that while the RAT is being used to increase access and availability of testing in the field, RT-PCR remains the gold standard of COVID tests.
The Union Health Ministry has also urged the States/UTs to urgently establish a monitoring mechanism in every district (a designated officer or a team) and at the State level to follow up such cases. These teams shall analyse details of RAT conducted on a daily basis in the Districts and State and ensure that there are no delays in retesting of all symptomatic negative cases. The aim of States/UTs should be to ensure that no potentially positive case is missed out. They have also been advised to undertake an analysis on a regular basis to monitor the incidence of positives during the RT-PCR tests conducted as a follow up.
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MV/SJ
HFW/COVID Min-ICMR letter/10September2020/2
(Release ID: 1652922)
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
Transfer & posting of IAS officers
Government has made a few changes in IAS level in Odisha Administration today.
New Collectors in four Districts
Shri Chanchala Rana, IAS
Collector & DM, Bolangir
Ms Swadha Dev Singh, IAS
Collector & DM, Nuapada
Shri Chakravarti Singh Rathore, IAS
Collector & DM, Jajpur
Shri Siddhartha Sankar Swain, IAS
Collector & DM, Angul
A brief on Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) cadre
ODISHA REVENUE SERVICE (ORS)
PB-2 : ₹9300-34800 + GP ₹4600
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ORS Posts
- Assistant Collector
- Assistant Settlement Officer
- Assistant Consolidation Officer
- Additional Tahasildar
- Sub-Registrar
Method of Recruitment
Combined Competitive Examination by OPSC (50%)Odisha Civil Service Examination (OPSC)
Promotion of eligible employees of R&DM Department (30%)
(At least 5 years service in any one or more posts taken together as Consolidator Grade-I, Kanungo, Revenue Supervisor, Revenue Inspector Or Ministerial Officer under Board of Revenue, RDCs / Collectors or other Revenue Offices) [Out of this 40% by Revenue Field Service Staff and 60% by Ministerial Officer]
(At least 5 years service in any one or more posts taken together as Consolidator Grade-I, Kanungo, Revenue Supervisor, Revenue Inspector Or Ministerial Officer under Board of Revenue, RDCs / Collectors or other Revenue Offices) [Out of this 40% by Revenue Field Service Staff and 60% by Ministerial Officer]
By way of selection (20%)
(Group-C officers with at least 5 years service in PB-2, ₹9300 - 34800 with GP ₹4200)
(Group-C officers with at least 5 years service in PB-2, ₹9300 - 34800 with GP ₹4200)
Recruitment Rules
- Odisha Revenue Services (Recruitment) Amendment Rules, 2017
- Odisha Revenue Services (Recruitment) Rules, 2011
Constitution of Cadre
- 497 Dt.03.01.2018 : Revised allocation of 1180 posts in different offices
- 20991 Dt.30.06.2017 : Allocation of 1180 posts in different offices
- 41618 Dt. 01.11.2013 : Delegation of the power of Executive Magistrate
- 851/RDM Dt.25.05.2009 : Constitution of ORS Cadre
- 5719/GA Dt. 28.02.2009 : Constitution of ORS Cadre (Sanction strength 1180)
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Reopening of Schools: SOP issued by MoHFW
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of Health Services
(EMR Division)
SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19
1. Background
Government of India is following a phase-wise unlocking of activities. In days to come, this would also involve partial resumption of activities in schools for students of classes 9th to 12th on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers. This would be allowed from 21st September 2020.
2. Scope
This SOP outlines various generic precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be taken when schools are permitting students (for 9th to 12th class) in the specific context detailed at para-1 above, to prevent spread of COVID-19. All States/UTs are expected to comply with the COVID-19 related guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
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4. All schools (with classes IX to XII) shall specifically ensure the following arrangements
i. Online/distance learning shall continue to be permitted and shall be encouraged.
ii. Students of class 9th to 12th shall be permitted to visit their school on voluntary basis for taking guidance from their teachers. This will be subject to written consent of their parents/guardians.Such visits and teacher – student interaction must be organized in a staggered manner.
4.1 Before opening up of the school
a) Planning of reopening of school
i. School outside the containment zones only shall be allowed to open. Further, students, teachers and employees living in containment zones will not be allowed to attend the school. Students, teachers and employees shall also be advised not to visit areas falling within containment zones.
ii. Prior to resumption of activities, all work areas intended for teaching/demonstrations etc., including laboratories, other common utility areas shall be sanitized with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution, with particular attention to frequently touched surfaces.
iii. Schools that were used as quarantine centres will be properly sanitized and deep cleanedbefore partial functioning is resumed. Guidelines issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for disinfection of common public places including offices may be referred to in this regard)
(https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesondisinfectionofcommonpublicplacesincludingoffices.pdf)
iv. The concerned teaching and non-teaching employees (up to 50 % of the strength) may be called to schools for online teaching/tele-counselling and related work.
v. Students from class 9th to 12th will have the option of attending the classes remotely/virtually or physically only on a voluntary basis for guidance from their teachers subject to written permission of parent / guardian.
vi. Instead of biometric attendance alternate arrangements for contactless attendance shall be made by the school administration.
vii. At all times, the teachers and students shall maintain a physical distancing of 6 feet apart, wherever feasible. Scheduling of activities and seating plan shall be made accordingly.
viii. Ensure hand washing facilities along with provision of soap.
ix. For ensuring queue management, inside and outside the premises, specific markings on the floor with a gap of 6 feet may be made. Similarly, physical distancing shall also be maintained in staff rooms, office areas (including reception area), and other places (mess, libraries, cafeterias, etc.)
x. Weather permitting, outdoor spaces may be utilized for conducting teacher student interactions, keeping in view the safety and security of students and physical distancing protocols.
xi. Assemblies, sports and events that can lead to overcrowding are strictly prohibited.
xii. The schools hould display State helpline numbers and also numbers of local health authorities etc. to teachers /students / employees to contact in case of any emergency.
xiii. For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which emphasizes that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30oC, relative humidity should be in the range of 40-70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate.
xiv. Lockers of students will remain in use, as long as physical distancing and regular disinfection is maintained.
xv. Gymnasiums shall follow MoHFW guidelines (available at:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Guidelinesonyogainstitutesandgymnasiums03082020.pdf).
xvi. Swimming Pool (wherever applicable) shall remain closed.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2020
A brief on Odisha Finance Service (OFS) Cadre
ODISHA FINANCE SERVICE (OFS)
PB-3 : ₹15,600-₹39,100 + GP : ₹ 5,400
(Recruitment through OPSC)
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Recruitment Rules : 26050 Dt.06.06.2011 : Odisha Finance Service Rules, 2011
Hierarchy & Promotion
⇒ OFS Class-I (JB)
⇒ OFS Class-I (SB) --- 6 Years in JB ---
⇒ OFS (Supertime Scale) --- 10 Years ( both JB & SB) ---
⇒ OFS (SAG) --- merit / seniority / suitability ---
⇒ OFS (Special Secretary) --- merit / seniority / suitability ---
Provisional Disposition List : As on 01.01.2018 .pdf
Cadre Restructuring
⇒ 18014 Dt.17.06.2020 : Creation of 104 posts
⇒ 29040 Dt.07.10.2017 : Creation of 73 posts
⇒ 22558 Dt.01.08.2014 : Upgradation of Posts
⇒ 10910 Dt.28.02.2009 : Creation of 298 OFS posts and constitution of OT&AS Cadre (345 posts)
A brief on Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Cadre
ODISHA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (OAS)
(PB-3 : ₹15,600-₹39,100 + GP : ₹ 5,400)
(Recruitment through OPSC)
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Recruitment Rules
12281 Dt.25.06.2011 : OAS (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2011
Hierarchy & Promotion
⇒ OAS Class-I (JB)
⇒ OAS Class-I (SB) --- 6 Years ---
⇒ OAS (Supertime Scale) --- 10 Years ( both JB& SB) ---
⇒ OAS (SAG) --- merit / seniority / suitability ---
⇒ OAS (Special Secretary) --- merit / seniority / suitability ---
Provisional Disposition List : As on 20.11.2019.PDF
Cadre restructuring
👉5795 Dt. 07.03.2006 : Revision of cadre strength OAS-II & OAS-I ( 1100+ 675)
👉5719 Dt. 28.02.2009 : Creation 486 posts and Constitution of ORS Cadre (Sanction strength 1180)
👉7312 Dt.04.03.2014 : Abolition of 130 Group-A (JB) posts and increase the same at higher level
👉8537 Dt.16.03.2016 : Creation of 142 Group -I (JB) posts
👉21134 Dt.25.09.2017 : Creation of 153 posts in higher level
👉19075 Dt. 09.06.2020 : Creation of 192 posts in Group-A(JB)
Sunday, 6 September 2020
Odisha Secretariat Service : Situation demands cadre review
Why Cadre Review?
The main purpose of a cadre review is to restructure a cadre in such a way as to remove the deficiencies which might be existing at the time of the constitution of a service or have crept in subsequently and ensure that the cadre structure satisfies the functional, structural and personnel considerations. Cadre review provides an opportunity to overcome various bottlenecks, remove existing distortions and bring about rationalisation of cadre structure so as to improve the efficiency and morale of the cadre officers and thereby enhance the effectiveness of the Service in the fulfilment of the objectives for which it has been established.
The major part of the cadre review exercise concerns advance projection of manpower requirements over the review period and the planning of recruitment for this period. Rationalisation of the cadre from the functional, structural and personnel angles is the other major objective of a cadre review. Specifically, the main objectives of cadre review are to:
i) estimate future manpower requirements on a scientific basis for a period of 5 years at a time,
ii) Plan recruitment in such a way as to avoid future promotional blocks and at the same time prevent gaps building up,
iii) so restructure the cadre as to harmonise the functional needs with the legitimate career expectations of its members and thus
iv) to enhance the effectiveness of the service.
The methodology of the cadre review is fully explained in the Detailed Guidelines of GoI (Download.PDF).
CADRE REVIEW OF OSS
As like other cadres, posts are being created / abolished based on demand of present situation. The no. of posts sanctioned for different ranks in OSS cadre is as follows. (As on 02.09.2020)
ASO = 1564 (53%)
SO = 712 (24%)
DO = 326 (11%)
US = 254 (8.6%)
DS = 70 (2.4%)
JS = 22 (0.74%)
AS = 08 (0.26%)
Total = 2956
If we go for present position of the base level two ranks i.e. ASO & SO, (file level work starts here) though there is huge vacancy in SO (nearly 450/712), still then the ASOs (having service period only 4 years) are not eligible for promotion. This situation arises because of recruitment in a gap 20 years i.e. from 1997 to 2016.
Now SO posts are vacant and ASOs are new to service. This affects office work seriously. There are only two ASOs per section which should be at least four. Hence it requires more base level posts. In 2024, a major part of OSS officers will be retired from service. So the pyramid of OSS officers will not be uniform. In this situation, one time relaxation for promotion from ASO to SO may be considered by Government in
If we compare the sanction strength of OAS officers, its somehow in good ratio. Sufficient base level posts available with good promotional posts. Every 2-3 years, this cadre is being reviewed by Government and restructuring is there as per necessity.
As on 09.06.2020 -
Class-I (JB) = 1188 (62.41%)
Class-I (SB) = 330 (17.35%)
Supertime Scale = 235 (12.36%)
SAG = 125 (6.58%)
Spl Secy = 25 (1.4%)
Total = 1903
From this hierarchy, it's understood that the number of promotion level is only four in OAS cadre whereas six in OSS cadre. So to avail promotional posts by maximum number of eligible OSS officers during their service tenure, some levels should be merged and base level posts should be increased.
May be late but not bad, Odisha Secretariat Service Association (OSSA) has submitted its memorandum (Download.pdf) to Chief Secretary, Odisha with proposals for cadre review.
The proposals include re-nomenclature of posts, merger of SO & DO, increase sanction strength of base level as well as promotion level etc. It needs analysis to have a better cadre restructuring.
Ease of doing business ranking : Odisha @29
Andhra Pradesh ranks at the top of the State Rankings on the basis of State Business Reform Action Plan 2019. In line Uttar Pradesh and Telangana were at the second and third place respectively.
These states have been declared as the best performing states in their respective zones.
Uttar Pradesh in the North
Jharkhand in the East
Madhya Pradesh in the West
Andhra Pradesh in the South
Assam in the North Eastern state.
National Awards to Teachers 2020 : Two from Odisha
President's Secretariat President Kovind confers National Awards on Teachers Appreciates Role of Teachers through Digital Education during COVID times National Education Policy to prepare Children for Future NeedsPosted On: 05 SEP 2020 1:19PM by PIB Delhi The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, conferred National Awards on 47 teachers from across the country in the first ever award ceremony held virtually today (September 5, 2020) on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The President in his speech congratulated the winners of the award and appreciated the steps taken by the teachers in order to improve school education qualitatively. He observed that about 40 percent of the winners of the National Awards were women and appreciated the role women have played as educators. Paying obeisance and tributes to Dr. S Radhakrishnan, President Kovind said that he was a visionary, statesman and most significantly an extraordinary teacher. Celebrating his birthday as Teachers’ Day is a mere token for the services he had rendered towards the development of the nation and also a mark of respect for the entire community of educators, he added. This occasion also gives an opportunity to pay respect to our teachers for their commitment and supreme contribution in the lives of pupil. He further opined that it is this commitment that is the foundation stone for any school as teachers are the true nation builders who are instrumental in building the character and knowledge of the children. Emphasizing on the importance of digital technology in challenging times of COVID pandemic, President Kovind said that our teachers are taking the help of this technology to reach out to the children. Applauding the skills of teachers in shifting to this new technology driven teaching, he said that it is important for all teachers “to upgrade and update” their skills in the field of digital technology so as to make education more effective and also make the students conversant with the new techniques. President Kovind said the online education system has made it obligatory for the parents to join hands with the teachers and encourage children to evoke interest in new fields of learning. Pointing out at the digital divide, he also emphasized that steps should be taken so that children from tribal and far-flung areas are also benefitted. Talking about the National Education Policy, President Kovind opined that the newly introduced policy is an endeavour to prepare our children for future needs and has been designed after considering the opinion of various stakeholders. It is now the teachers who would be at the center-stage for making the policy successful and productive, he added. All efforts are being made to make the teachers competent to implement the new National Education Policy and only the best would be chosen for the field of education, President Kovind said. The Union Minister for Education, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ delivered the welcome address while the Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre gave the Vote of Thanks. Click here to see President's message in Hindi *** VRRK/SH/AK(Release ID: 1651526) FROM ODISHA |
Saturday, 5 September 2020
AHSE (+2) 2020 - Arts & vocational results published
AHSE(+2), 2020 Arts result has been published today in the O/o CHSE(O) by Shri Samir Ranjan Dash, Hon'ble Minister, S & ME Dept. Odisha in presence of Shri Satyabrata Sahu, Principal Secretary, Chairman, CHSE(O) and other Officers.
148452 students of Arts stream have passed Annual Higher Secondary Exam(+2) 2020, out of which 22196 have been passed in 1st. Division. The pass percentage is 67.56%. Congratulations to all the successful candidates.
Out of 96921 boys appeared 55766 have passed. Out of 122795 girls appeared 92686 have passed.
AHSE(Vocational) stream 2020 has been published. Total 4046 candidates passed, out of which 585 1st.Division. Congratulation to all the successful candidates.
#002 Government Job updates Dt.05.09.2020
👉 LATEST NEWS
Branch Postmaster & Assistant Branch Postmasters/ Dak Sevaks (India Post)
#Posts : 2060
#Pay Scale (TRCA) : ₹10000 & ₹12000
#Apply date : 01.09.2020 to 30.09.2020
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Industries Promotion Officer
# Posts: 48 ( Contractual Group-B)
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,880/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 16.07.2020 to 16.08.2020
# Extension : 01-09.2020 to 07.09.2020
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Food Safety Officer
# Posts: 03 ( Contractual Group-B)
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,880/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 16.07.2020 to 16.08.2020
# Extension : 01-09.2020 to 07.09.2020
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Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) in PR&DW Department
# Posts: 210 ( Group-A)
# Pay Scale : 15600-39100 + 5400, (Level -12)
# Apply Date: 26.08.2020 to 27.09.2020
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Combined Auditor
# Posts: 161 ( Contractual Group-B)
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,880/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 28.08.2020 to 28.09.2020
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Field Assistant
# Posts: 22 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 9,500/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 28.08.2020 to 28.09.2020
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Combined Police Service Examination-2019
# Posts: 104 ( Contractual Group-B)
(Sub-Inspector of Police - 47
Station Officer (Fire Service) - 13
Assistant Jailor - 44 )
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,880/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 26.08.2020 to 25.09.2020
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Junior Stenographer
# Posts: 03 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 9,500/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 26.08.2020 to 25.09.2020
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Sub-Inspector of Excise
# Posts: 34 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 10,000/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 16.08.2020 to 15.09.2020
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Soil Conservation Extension Worker
# Posts: 201 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 9,000/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 16.08.2020 to 15.09.2020
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Weaving Supervisor
# Posts: 3 ( Contractual Group-B)
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,800/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 16.08.2020 to 15.09.2020
Superintendent (PMF) Artist
# Posts: 1 ( Contractual Group-B)
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,800/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 16.08.2020 to 15.09.2020
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Assistant Scientific Officer
# Posts: 45( Contractual Group-B)
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,880/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 08.08.2020 to 07.09.2020
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ECG Technician
# Posts: 1 ( Contractual Group-B)
# Remuneration : Rs. 16,880/- (1st year)
Staff Nurse
# Posts: 34 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 10,000/- (1st year)
Pharmasist
# Posts: 18 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 9,500/- (1st year)
X-Ray Technician
# Posts: 1 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 9,500/- (1st year)
ANM
# Posts: 5 ( Contractual Group-C)
# Remuneration : Rs. 9,000/- (1st year)
# Apply Date: 08.08.2020 to 07.09.2020
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