7142 Accountant-cum-DEOs for Panchayats to be Recruited by Odisha Govt

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to recruit accountant-cum-data entry operators for all gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and districts in the state.

This major recruitment proposal was approved by the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday.

As per the Cabinet decision, the state government will create as many as 7,142 accountants –cum-data entry operators for all 6,794 gram panchayats, 314 panchayat Samitis and 30 districts in Odisha.

The recruitment of accountant-cum-data entry operators will facilitate better, effective and timely regulation of official transactions, proper management, documentation of records and financial management of various government schemes, said Chief Secretary PK Jena after the Cabinet meeting.

As per the rules, 70 per cent of the sanctioned posts of accountant-cum-data entry operators will be filled through direct recruitment by Odisha Sub Ordinate Staff Selection Commission and the remaining 30 per cent posts will be filled by absorbing the eligible Gram Rojgar Sevaks (GRSs) on the basis of experience and efficiency in work.