Odisha Government Implements New Re-employment Rules for Retired Officers

Odisha's New Guidelines for Retired Government Officers

The Odisha government has unveiled new guidelines aimed at the temporary appointment of retired government officers in various departments. The initiative is a response to the ongoing trend of re-engaging retired personnel, which is becoming increasingly commonplace. According to the government’s resolution, the decision to re-engage retired officials dates back to 2014 due to prevalent job pressures.

Criteria for Re-employment

• Retired personnel must be physically healthy.
• Service records should be commendable.
• Candidates must be under 65 years of age.
• Those undergoing departmental proceedings or facing criminal charges are not eligible.

Moreover, only officers with outstanding confidential character rolls (CCRs) for the last 5 years prior to retirement will be considered. Re-employment will be capped at 1% of the sanctioned strength in respective departments, advancing the process towards an organized framework.

Selection Process

A committee led by the chief secretary will oversee the selection of retired personnel, with final approvals coming from the chief minister. Successful candidates will have their contracts initially set for one year, which can be extended in increments of three years, ensuring they do not exceed the age limit of 65.