Odisha govt to recruit over 7000 accountant-cum-DEOs in gram panchayats through OSSSC

In a good news for job seekers, the Odisha government has decided to recruit Accountant-cum-Data Entry Operators in all Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Districts of the State.

A decision to this effect was taken in the state cabinet meeting held on Friday. As per the decision, a total of 7142 posts have been created to facilitate better, effective and timely regulation of official transactions, proper management, documentation of record and financial management of various schemes. 

The Accountant-cum-Data Entry Operators will work under the administrative control of the Gram Panchayats.

In order to make GP Office more vibrant and viable, a new rule called Accountant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2022 has been framed.

As per the rules, 70% of sanctioned posts of Accountant-cum-Data Entry Operator shall be filled up by direct recruitment through independent Body i.e. Odisha Sub Ordinate Staff Selection Commission and 30% of sanctioned posts of Accountant-cum-Data Entry Operator shall be filled up by absorbing the eligible Gram Rojgar Sevak (GRS) to in the same with certain terms and condition keeping in view the work experience of Gram Rojgar Sevaks at Gram Panchayat level. 

But as a one-time measure, the Grain Rojgar Sevak (GRS), who have been selected under MGNREGA Scheme on contract basis and have completed five years of continuous service and otherwise eligible, shall be absorbed against existing vacancies, stated a government statement.