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TheOdisha G az e t te
EXTRAORtJ1NARY
PUBLISHED. BY AUTHORITY

No. 1510 CUTTACK,. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 201S/KARTlKA 9, 1937

INFORMATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT·

. NOTIFICATION
The 17th October 2015
No. 10002-AVIII-1412015-IPR.-ln exercise of the powers conterred by .the proviso to
Article 309 of the Constitution of India and in supersession of all Orders and Instructions, except as
... respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersessions, the Governor of Odisha do
hereby make the following rules regulating the Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of
Persons Appointed to the Technical and Non-technical Posts In the Information and Public Relations
Technical and Non-technical Service, namely:-

CHAPTER-I
PRELIMINARY

1. Short title and Commencement---

(1) These rules may be called the Odisha Information and Public Relations Technical
and Non-technical Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service)
Rules, 2015.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publicaation in the Odisha Gazette
2. Definition_
(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) "Boarc1"means the Selection Board constituted under Rule 7 ;
(b) "Commission" means the Odisha Staff Selection Commission;
(c) "Committee" means Departmental Promotion Committee constituted under
sub-rules (1) and (2) of RiJle 8, as the case may be ;
(d) "Ex-Servicemen" means a person as defined ln the Odisha Ex-Servicemen
(Recruitment to State Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1985 ;
(e) "Govemment" means the Government of Odisha ;

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(f) "Person with Disabilities" means a person who has been granted a disability
certiftaite by the competent authority as per the prOVisions under Rule 4 of the
Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunitie.s, Protection of Right and Full

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(g) "SEBC", means the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of citizens other
than the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as may be specifie~ by the
Govemment from time to time;

(h) "Schedule" means the Schedule appended to these rules;

(i) "Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes" shall have reference to the Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes specified in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes)
Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) Order, 1950, as the case may
be, made under Articles 341 and 342 of the Constitution of India, respectively;

(j) "Sportsman" means a person who has been issued with identity card as sportsman
by the Director, Sports as per Resolution No. 24808-Gen., dated the 18th November
1985 of the General Administration Department; and

(k) "Year" means the calendar year.

(2) All other words and expressions used in these rules but not specifically defined shall
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have the same meaning as respectively assigned to them in the Odisha Service Code.

CHAPTER-II

CONSTITUTION OF SERVICE

3. Constitution of Service-
(1) The service shall consist of different cadres comprising Technical or Non-Technical
Posts in the following categories, namely:-

(i) Announcer

(il) (a) Junior Store Assistant

(b) Assistant Storekeeper

(c) Senior Storekeeper

(d) Stores Supervisor

(iii) Clerk-cum-Librarian

(iv) Junior Storekeeper

(v) Junior Typist-cum-Junior Storekeeper

(vi) (a) Assistant Operator

(b) Operator

(c) Projectionist
(d) Head Operator and FHm Librarian
(e) Operation Supervisor·
. (vii) (a) Photographer
(b) Chief Photographer/Chief PhOtographer (Digital· Photo Service and Digital
.: Photo Wing).

(c) Photo Officer

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(viii) (a) Mechanic
. (b) Mechanical Supervisor
(ix) (a) Scri~
(b) Sentor Scri~/Senior Scribe-cum-Calligraphist
(c) Chief Calligraphist
(x) (a) Senior Cameraman
(b) Senior Cameraman Grade - I
(xi) (a)SoLind Recordist
(b) Sound Recordist Grade - I
(xii) Assistant Director (Film)
(xiii) (a) Assistant Programme Co-ordinator
(b) Senior Assistant Programme Co-ordinator
. (c) Programme Co-ordinator
(xiv) (a) ProdUctionAttendam
(b) Senior Prod~ction Attendant
(xv) (a) JuniorLibrarian
(b) Librarian
(xvi) (a) Mist
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~1{f}",{,)Computer
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•Programmer
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(xviii) (a) Accounts Assistant
(b) Sales Manager .
,~(xix) Junior Typist
(xx) Indexer
(xxi) (a) Lightman
(b) Senior Lightman
(xxii) (a) Motor Mechanic
(b) .Fitter Mechanic
. . (c) Garage Supervisor
(2) Each category shall constitute a separate cadre
. (3) Each cadre shall consjst of such number of posts~as may be.fixed by the Government
from time to time in consultation with the Finance Department.
(4) The scales of pay of the posts shall be such as may be determined by the Government
from time to time.
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CHAPTER -III
METHOD OF RECRUITMENT

4. Method of Recruitment-Subject to other provisions made in these rules recruitment to,

different posts shall be made by the following methods, namely :-
(1) Recruitment to the post of Announcer shall be made by direct recruitment throuqh
a competitive examination to be conducted in accordance with procedure specified
in the Schedule - I.
(2) (a) Recruitment to the post of Junior Store Assistant shall be made by direct recruitment
through a competitive examination to be conducted in accordance with the
procedure specified in the Schedule -II.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Assistant Storekeepershsll be made by way of promotion
from among the Junior Stor.eAssistants, who have completed at least three years
of continuous service as such.
(c) Recruitment to the post of Senior Storekeeper shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Assistant Storekeepers, who have completed at least two years
of continuous service as such.
(d) Recruitment to the postof Stores Supervisor shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Senior Storekeepers, who have completed at least two years of
continuous service as such.
(3) (a) As nearly as may be but not less than ninety per cent of the cadre strengths of
Clerk-cum-Librarian, Junior Storekeeper and Junior Typist-cum-Junior Storekeeper
shall be made by direct recruitment through a competitive examination to be
conducted in accordance with theprocedure speCified in the Schedule - II.
(b) As nearly as may be but not more than ten per cent of the cadre strengths of
Clerk-cum-Librarian, Junior Storekeeper and Junior Typist-cum-Junior Storekeeper
shall be filled up on promotion by way of selection from amongst the Group - D
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employees of the District Offices of Information and Public Relations Department,

includidng the Lightman, Mali and Laboratary Attendant working under the
Headquarters establishment of the Department on the basis ofrecOmmendation
of the Committee.
(c) For the purpose of consideration for selection, a common gradation list of all eligible
Group - D employees shall be prepared in the following manner.-
(i) The name of the Group - D employeess shall be arranged according to their
year of appointment to the post.
(ii) In each year of appointment the names shall be arranged sequencewise
basing on their scale of pay from higher to lower according to their respective
dates of appointment:

Provided that the inter se seniority in their feeder grade shall not be
violated:
Provided further that in case the date of appointment of two or more
employees happens to be the same. the person older in age shalr be placed
above the younger.
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l Explanation-(i) If the number of posts, in any of the aforesaid cadre calculated to be filled
up by way of selection is a fraction, the principle of rounding off of decimal fraction shall be followed
! in order to arrive at a whole number.
(ii) If the numberof posts, in any of the aforesaid cadre.caculated to be filled up by way of
selection is less than one, in such case at least one post shall be filled up by selection. .
(iii) A Group" 0 employee, selected for appointment to any particular cadre shall be appointed
in that cadre only.
(d) In order to be eligible for selection, a Group '0' employee must have,-
(i) completed at least ten years of continuous service as such;

(ii) expressed his willingness; and

(iii) possessed the educational qualification which is required for direct recruitment
to the posts 'of Clerk-cum-Librarian, Junior Storekeeper and Junior Typist-
cum-Junior Storekeeper with basic knowledge in computer skills.

(e) In case the required number of Group - 0 employees are not available for
appointment through selection in a particular year, the vacancies shall be filled up
by candidates recruited under Clause (a).
(4) (a) Recruitment to the post of Assistant Operalorshall be made by direct recruitment
in accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule -III.
(b) .Recruitment to the post of Operator shall be made by way of promotion from
amongst the Assistant Operators who have completed at least three years of
continuous service as such.
(c) Recruitment to the post of Projectionist shall be made by way of promotion from
among the Operators who have completed at least three years of continuous
service as such.
(d) Recruitment to the post .of Head Operator or Film Librarian as the case' may be
shall be made by way of promotion from among the Projectionists who have
completed at least three years of continuous service as such.

(e) Recruitment to the post of Operation Supervisor shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Head Operators and Film Librarian who have completed at least
three years of continuous service as such.
(5) (a) Recruitment to the post of Photographer shall be made by direct recruitment in
accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - IV.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Chief Photographer or Chief Photographer (Digital Photo
Service and Digital Photo Wing) as the case may. be shall be made by way of
promotion from among the Photographer. who have completed at least ten years
of continuous service as such.

(c) Recruitment to the post of Photo Officer shall be made by way of promotion from
among the Chief Photographers or Chief Photographers (Digital Photo Service
and Digital Photo Wing) who have completed at least two years of continuous
service as such ..

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(6) (a) Recruitment to the post of Mechanic shall be made by direct recruitment in
-accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - V. -

(b) Recruitment to the post of Mechanical Supervisor shall be made by way of

prorr.otion from among the Mechanics who have completed at least ten years of
continuous service as such.
(7) (a) Recruitment to the post of Scribe shall be made by direct recruitment in accordance
with the procedure specified in the Schedule - VI.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Senior Scribe or Senior Scribe-cum-Calligraphist as
-the case may be shall be made by way of promotion from among the Scribes, who
have completed at least ten years of continuous service as such.
(c) Recruitment to the post of Chief Calligraphist shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Senior Scribes and Sehior Scribe-cum-Calligraphists, who have
completed at least three years of continuous service as such.
(8) (a) Recruitment to the post of Senior Cameraman shall be made by direct recruitment
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in accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - VII.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Senior Cameraman Grade- I shall be made by way of
promotion from among the Senior Cameramans who have completed at least ten
years of continuous service as such.
(9) (a) Recruitment to the post of Sound Recordist shall be made by direct recruitment in
accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - VIII.
(b) Recruitment to the-post of Sound Recordist Grade - I shall be made by way of
promotion from among the Sound Recordists who have completed at least ten
years of continuous service as such.
(10) (a) Recruitment to the post of Assistant Director (Film) shall be made by way of
promotion from among the employees holding the post of Senior Cameraman
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Grade - and Sound Recordist Grade -I, who have completed at least three years
of continuous service in their respective posts.
(b) A combined gradation list of Senior Cameraman Gr. - IISound Recordist Gr. - I
shall be prepared on the basis oftheir dates of appointment in their respective
initial posts: .

Provided that if dates of appointment of two or more employees are the same,
their inter se position shall be decided on the basis of their date of births :
Provided that the inter se seniority in their original grade shall not be violated.
(11) (a) Recruitment to the post of Assistant Programme Co-ordinator shall be made by
direct recruitment in accordancewith the procedure specified in the Schedule - IX.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Sena Assistant Programme Co-ordinatorshall be made
by way of promotion from among the Assistant Programme Co-ordinators who
have completed at least ten years of continuous service as such.
(c) Recruitment to the -post of Programme Co-ordinator shall be made by way of
promotion !rom among the Senior Assistant Programme Co-ordinators who have
completed at least three years of continuous service as such.
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(12) (a) Recruitment to the post of Junior Librarian shall be made by direct recruitment in
accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - X.
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among the JuniorLibrarians who have completed at least ten yeais of continuous
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with the procedure specified in the Schedule· XI.
I (b) Recruitment to the post of Designer-cum-Artist shall be made by way of promonon
from among the Artists who have completed at least ten years of continuous
service as such.
(14) (a) Recruitment to the post of Computer Programmer sliall be made by d!iP.~t
recruitment in accordance with the procedure specfied in the Schedule - Xli.
(b) Recruitment to the post of System Analyst shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Computer Programmers who have completed at least eight years
of continuous service as such.
(15) (a) Recruitment to the post of Accounts Assistant shall be made by direct recruitment
in accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - XIII.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Sales Manager shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Accounts Assistants who have completed at least five years of
continuous service as such.
(16) Recruitment to the post of Junior Typist shall be made by direct recruitment in
accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - XIV.
(17) Recruitment to the post of Indexer shall be made by direct recruitment in accordance
with the procedure specified in the Schedule - xv.
(18) (a) Recruitment to the post of Lightman shall be made by direct recruitment in
accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - XVI.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Senior Lightman shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Ligh~men who have completed at least eight years of continuous
service as such.
(19) (a) Recruitment to the post of Motor Mechanic shall be made by direct recruitment in
accordance with the procedure specified in the Schedule - V.
(b) Recruitment to the post of Fitter Mechanic shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Motor Mechanics who have completed at least five years of
continuous service as such.
(c) Recruitment to the post of Garage Supervisor shall be made by way of promotion
from among the Fitter Mechanics who have completed at least three years of
continuous service as such.
(20) (a) Recruitment to the post of Production Attendant shaH be made by way of promotion
from among the Group -0 employees in accordance with the guidelines prepared
by the General Administration Department from time to time for promotion of Group - 0
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I (b) Recruitment to the post of Senior Production Attendant shall be made by way ~f
promotion from among the Production Attendants who have completed at least

l, three years of continuous service as such.

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5. Reservation-Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules reservation of vacancies

or posts, as the case may be, for-

(a) Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes shall be made in accordance with the
provisions of the Odisha Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Act, 1975 and the. rules made thereunder; and
instructions issued in this regard by the Government from time to time.

(b) S.E.B.C., Women, Sportsmen, Ex-servicemen and Persons with Disabilities shall be
made in accordance with the provisions m~de under such rules, orders or instructions
issued in this regard by the Government from time to time.

CHAPTER-IV

DIRECT RECRUITMENT

6. General Eligibility Criteria for Direct Recruitrnent-

(1) In order to be eligible for direct recruitment, to the Service, a candidate mus(':"":'

(a) be a citizen of India;

(b) have registered his/her name in any Employment Exchange on or before the date of
submission of application for the competitive examination;

(c) be of good character, sound physique and active habits, good mental conditions and
bodily free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the discharge of his duties in
the service ;

(d) not have more than one spouse living:

Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible
under the personal law applicable to such person or there are other grounds for doing
so, exempt any person from the operation of this rule .
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(e) be able to speak, read and write Odia and have-

(i) passed M. E: Examination with Odia as a.language subject;

(ii) passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as mediurnof

examination in non-language subject; or

(iii)passed in Odia as language subject in the final examination of Class-VII

or above; or

(iv) passed a test in Odia in Class - VII standard conducted by the Board of Secondary
Education, Odisha.

(2) Age Limit-

(a) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the Service under sub-rule (1),
sub-rule (7) (a), sub-rule (11) (a), sub-rule (12) (a), sub-rule (13) (a); su'b-rule
(14) (a) and sub-rule (15) (a) of Rule A, a candidate must not be less than
twenty-one years and more than t~irty-two years .ofage on the 1st day of January
of the year of recruitment.
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(b) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the Service under sub-rule (2) (a),
sub-rule (3) (a), suo-rule (4) (a),·sub-rule (5) (a), sub-rule (6) (a), sub-rule (8) (a),
sub-rule (9) (a), sub-rule (16) (a), sub-rule (17), sub-rule (18) (a) and
sub-rule (19) (a) of Rule 4, a candidate must not be less than eighteen years
ana more than thirty-two years of age on the 1st day of January of the
year of recruitment:
Provided that the Lipper age limit for the reserved categories shall be relaxed
in accordance with the provisions of such Act, R~les, Orders or Instructions
issued in the matter by the Government from time to time.

(c) Candidates who are already in the Government service. shall be eligible to appear
at the competitive examination, if they have paid the prescribed fees and are within
the age limit of 35 years and apply through proper channel under prevailing rulesl
norms. The applicant may send an advance copy of the application to the
Commission or the Board, as the case may be; wherever applicable, but the
employee has to ensure that such' application reaches the Commission or the
Board, as the case may be, in time.

(3) Educational Qualification-

(a) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under sub-rule (1) of
Rule 4, a candidate must be at least a graduate in Arts from any recognised
institution with basic knowledge in' computer application. The candidates must
alsc have fluency in Odia, Hindi and English.

(b) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (2)
and Clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of Rule 4, a candidate must have passed at least
Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent from
any recognized School, Boar~. or Institution with basic knowledge in computer
application.

(c) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (4)
of Rule 4, a candidate must have passed at least Matriculation or equivalent
examination from any recognized institutions. He should have licence issued by
the Electrical Inspector of Odisha for operating cinematography projectors.

(d) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (5)
of Rule 4, ~ .cendidate must have passed at least Matriculation or equivalent
examination and Diploma in Photography from recognised institutions.

(e) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (6)
,of Rule4,acandidate must have passed at least matriculation or equivalent
examination and I. T. I. in Electronics from'recognised institutions.

(f) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (7)'
of Rule4, a candidate must have Degree in Fine Art from the Utkal University of
Culture or any other recognized University.

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(g) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (8)
of Rule 4, a candidate must have passed at least Matriculation or equivalent
examination from any recognised institutions. He must also have completed Diploma
in Cinematography from any institution recognised by the Government of India.
(h) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause,(a) of sub-rule (9)
of Rule 4, a candidate must have passed at least Matriculation or equivalent
examination from any recognised institutions. He must also have completed Diploma
in Sound Engineering or Sound Recording from any institution recognised by the
Government of India.
(i) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (11)
of Rule 4,a candidate must be at least a graduaate in any discipline from any
recognis~ institution with at least 2 years experience in TV or Film direction.
(j) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (12)
of Rule 4, a candidate must be at least graduaate in any discipline from any
recognised institution with Degree in Library Science and basic knowledge in
Computer Application relating Library Works.
(k) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts undor sub-rule (13) of Rule 4, a
candidate must have Degree in Fine Art from the Utkal University of Culture or any
other recognized University with basic knowledge in computer application
(Photoshop, Corel Draw).
(/) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (14)
of Rule 4, a candidate must have passedB.Tech. or B. E. in Computer Sciencel
Electronic and Telecommunication or must be an M. C. A.
(m) In orderto be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (15)
of Rule 4, a candidate should-be a graduate in Commerce with Honours having
basic knowledge in computer application.
(n) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under sub-rule (16) of Rule 4, a
candidate must have passed at least Higher Secondary School Certificate
Examination (10+2) or its equivalent from any recognized School, Board or Institution
with experience in Typewriting.
(0) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under sub-rule (17) of Rule 4, a
candidate must have passed at least Matriculation or equivalent examination from
any recognised institution.
(p) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under sub-rule (18) of Rule 4,
a' candidate must have passed at least Class - VJI examination from any
recognised institution.

(q) In order to be eligible for recruitment to the posts under Clause (a) of sub-rule (19)
of Rule 4; a candidate must have passed at least Matriculation or equivalent
. examination al'ld I. T. I. in Fitter Mechanic from any recognised institutions.
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7. Constitution of the Selection 'S_d- THere shall· be constituted a Sel.edlonBoard, to

select candidates for direct recruitment to various Posts under sub-rule. (18) of Rule 4,consisting
of the following members :-
(a) Director and Additional Secretary to Government,· .. Chairman
Information & Public Relations Department.
(b) Additional Director and Joint Secretary to Government, Member

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(c) An officer not below the rank of Under-Secretary of
another Department/Institution of Government .
who is directly or indirectly associated with
Member

the technical qualification required for the

service to which recruitment will be made
(to be selected and invited by the Head of the
Department/appointing authority).
(d) Deputy Secretary/Joint Secretary/Under-Secretary, Convenor
Information & Public Relations Department in-charge
of the Establishment Section of the service.

CHAPTER-V
PROMOTION

a.Constitution of Departmental. Promotion Committee-

(1) There shall be constituted a Departmental promotion Committee, consisting of the
following officials, to consider the eligible Group - D employees for seledion to the Service,
under Clause (b) of sub-rule (3) of Rule 4:-:-
(a) Director and Additional Secretary to Government, Chairman
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Information & Public Relations Department.
(b) Addi~ional Director and Joint Secretary to Government; Member'
Information & Public Relations Department.
(d) Deputy Secretary/Joint Secretary/Under-Secretary to . Convenor
Government, Information & Public Relations Department,
in-ch~rge of the Establishment Section.
(2) In all other cases the Departmental Promotion Committ~sha" constitute conSisting of
the following officials:-
(a) Secretary to Government, . Chairman
Information & Public Relations Department.
(b) Director and Additional Secretary to Government, Member
Information & Public Relations Department.
(d) Deputy Secretary/Joint Secretary/Under-Secretary to Convenor
Government, Information & Public Rel.ations Department
in-charge of the Establishment Section .

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(3) The Committee shall ordinarifymeet at lestotice a year in the month of January to consider
the suitability of eligible employees for promotion to the next higher grade and prepare the
list of the employees found suitable for promotion to the said ~ervice.

(4) The Committee while preparing the list of suitable employees for promotion shall follow
the provisions of,-
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(i) the Odisha Civil Services (Zone of Consideration for Prort.otion) Rules, 1988 ;

.(ii) the Odisha Civil Services (Criteria for Promotion) Rules, 1\92; .

(iii) the Odisha Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled Tribes) Act, 1975 and the Rules made thereunder;

(iv) the Odisha Civil Services (Criteria for Selection for Appointment including promotion)
Rules, 2003 ;
(5) The Committee shall take into consideration the service records of the employees.

CHAPTER-VI
OTHER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

9. Select List-
(1) The list prepared by the Commission orthe Board or the Committee, as the case may
be, after being approved by the Government shall form the select list.
(2) The select list shall ordinarily remain in force for a period of one year from the date of
its approval by the Government or until another select list is prepared afresh,
whichever is earlier.
10.Probation and Confirmation~
(1) Every person shall on appointment to the post be on probation for a period of two years
in case of appointment made by direct recruitment and one year in case of appointment
made by promotion from the date of joining the post:
Provided that the Government in any special case may extend the period of
probation by such further period as deemed fit with reasons to be recorded in writing :

Provided further that every employee immediately after his appointment to the .
post shall, unless exempted by the Government, be required to undergo training in the
Indian Institute of Mass Communications, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,
New Delhi or any such recognized Institution selected by the Government for the
purpose, for a period as maybe specified by the Government.
(2) The appointment of a probationer may for good and sufficient reasons to be recorded
in writing, be terminated bythe appointing authority at any time without previous notice
during the period of probation including extension of such period, if any, and after such
termination, the employee shall deem to be reverted to his/ner former cadre/post, if
he/she is a promotee.

(3) A probationer after completing the period of probation to the satisfaction of the
Government shall be eligible for confirmation subject to the availability of substantive
vacancy in the service.,'
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11. Inter se seniority-The inter se seniority of persons appointed to the service by
promotion or direct recruitment in a year shall ~e determined inthe order their names appear
in select lists: .
Provided that persons appointed to the service by promotion in a year shall enbloc be
senior to the persons appointed by direct recruitment in that particular year.
12. Other Conditions' of Service-The conditions of service in regard to matters not
covered by these rules shall be the same as are or as may from time to time be prescribed by
the State Government

CHAPTER-VII
MISCELLANEOUS

13. Relaxation--Where the Government are of the opinion thatitis necessary or expedient to
do soin the public interest, they may, by order, relax any of the provisions of these rules in respect
of any class or category of employees in the interest of public service as per rules.
14. Interpretation-If any question or doubt arlses relating to interpretation of these rules, it
shall be referred to the Government for decision.

" SCHEDULE - I
[ See sub-rule (1) of Rule - 4] .
Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Announcer~
1~ A competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be conducted bythe
CommisSion at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number of posts requisitioned
by the Information and Public Relations Department.
2. The commission will conduct a written examination along with a viva voce test for
preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of recommendation of names of
candidates for such appointment.
Scheme and Subjects for the Examination
Paper Subject Maximum Time
Marks
1 2. 3 4
Written Test
Part-I language Test (Odia) 100 3 hours
Part-II Language Test (English) 100 3 hours.
Part -III Objective General KnoWle.dge 100 1 hour
Part-IV Objective Mathematics 50 1/2 hour
Part - V Basic Computer Skills (Objective) 100 1 hour

Total .. 450 81/2 hours

Practical Sl(iII Test

Basic Computer Skills 150 1 hour

Viva Voce Test 20

NOTE: (i) The standard of examination shall be of the prescribed standard of graduation
(ii) Those who will qualify the written test shall be called for the practical skill-test
(iii) The practical skill test shall be of qualifying nature.
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SYLLABUS

1. Language Test (English andOdia)-

A. English Language Te5t- 100Marks
(i) Verbs, Tenses, Active and Passive voice, Subject-verb Agreement,
(ii) Connectors; Types of sentences, Direct and Indirect speech, Comparison.
(iii) Articles, Noun, Pronouns, Prepositions
(iv) Unseen passage (400-450 words in length) with a variety of comprehension questions.
B .. Odia Language Test- 100 Marks
(a) Grammar 40 Marks
(b) Composition 40 Marks
(1) Essay writing on familiar topics (within 250 words) 20 Marks
(2) Letter writing (personal letter, applications, Business 10 Marks
or official) (within 150 words). .
(3) Translation (one English passage of around 100 words .. 10 Marks
to be translated into Odia).
(c) Comprehension of an unseen prose passage (10x2) - 20 Marks
(Ten short questions to be asked).·
2. Objective General Knowledge-
In this category, there should be a series of matching questions of different categories like-
(a) Matching Historical events with dates, personalities and places,
(b) Geographical facts with places,
(e) States, Countries and institutions with headquarters,
(d) Books and authors,
(e) SCiehtifiefacts and discoveries with dates, persons and uses,
(f) Current events with places and personalities; and,
(g) Matching questio~s of miscellaneous type.
3. Objective·Mathematics-
(i) Number System
(ii) HCFand LCM
(iii) Squares and Square Roots
(iv) Cubes and Cube Roots
(v) Percentage and Averages
(vi) Simple Interest and Compqund Interest
(vii) Profit, Loss and Discount
(viii) Partnership
Ox) Ratio and Proportion
Under this, there will be a series of question in Practical Mathematics required for
day-to-day use. The questions would be such as to .test candidate's ability to work out with
quickness and accuracy.
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4. Basic Computer Skills-
(1) MS Windows: Introduction of Windows
(2) MS Office: MS Word, MS Power Point andMS Excel
5. Practical Skill Test :-
Topics for Practical Test
(1) WINDOWS operating system: * To test some of the following b::l!;ir. sy!;tem
operations on file/folder(s) :-
Create, Rename, Copy/CuVPaste, Delete
(2) MS Word: * A Paragraph in MS Word incorporati~lg some of the tools given below:--:-
(i) Editing and Formatting text and paragraph
(ii) Page and Paragraph Set up
(3) MS Power Point : * A Power Point presentation with 2/3 slides using the tools
given below :-
Editing and formatting slides
(4) MS Excel: * A problem in spreadsheet relating to some of the tools given below:-
(i) Formatting cells and data
(ii) Functions
* Print outs of the documents(s) should be attached with the answer sheet.
6. Viva Voce Test .:- (i) For recruitment to. the post of Announcer under sub-rule (1) of
Rule 4, the viva voce test will mainly test the fluency of the candidate in Odia, Hindi and English."

" SCHEDULE - "

[ See sub-rule (2)(a) and (3)(a) of Rule - 4 ]
Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Junior Store Assistant, Clerk-cum-Librarian,
Junior Storekeeper and Junior Typist-cum-Junior Storekeeper-
1. A com pined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information and Public Relations Department.
2. The commission will conduct a written examination along with a viva voce test for
preparation ofselect list on the basis of merit for the purpose of recommendation of names of
candidates for such appointment,
Scheme and Subjects for the Examination
Paper Subject Maximum Time
Marks
1 2" 3 4
Written Test
Paper-I Part - I : Language Test (English & Odia) 100 3 hours
Part - II : Objective General Knowledge 100
paper-II Part - I : Objective Mathematics 100 3 hours
Part - II : Basic Computer Skills (Objective) 100
Total .. 400 6 hours
Practical Skill Test
Basic Computer Skills I 50 1 hour

I Note: (I) The standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School
I
I
(ii) Those who will qualify the written test shall be called for the practical skill test
(iii) The practical skill test shall be of qualifying nature.
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16
,
SYLLABUS

1. Language Test (English and Odia)-.

A. English Language Test-.- 50 marks

(i) Verbs, Tenses, Active and Passive Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement,

(ii) Connectors, Types of Sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech; Comparison.

(Hi) Articles, Noun, Pronouns, Prepositions

(iv) Unseen Passage (400- 450 words in length)with a variety of comprehension questions.

B. Odia Language Test- 50 marks

(a) Grammar 20 marks

(b) Composition 20 marks

(1) Essay writing on familiar topics (within 250 words) 10 marks
(2) Letter writing (Personal letter, applicatioliS,Business 05 marks
or Official) (within 150 words).
(3) Translation (One English passage of around 100 words .. 05 marks
to be translated into Odia).
(c) Comprehension of an unseen prose passage .. (5x2)=10 marks
(Five short questions to be asked).
2: 'Objective General Knowledge-

In this category, there should be a series of matching questions of different categories like-
(a) Matching Historical events with dates, personalities and places,
(b) Geographical facts with places,

(c) States, Countries and Institutions with headquarters,

(d) Books and Authors,

(e) Scientific· facts and discoveries with dates, persons and uses,

(f) Current events with places and personalities, and,

(g) Matching questions of miscellaneous type.

3. Objective Mathematics-
(i) Number System

(ii) HCF and LCM

(iii) Squares and Square Roots

(iv) Cubes and Cube Roots

(v) Percentage and Averages

(vi) Simple Interest and Compound Interest

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(vii) Profit, Loss and Discount

(viii) Partnershlp

(ix) Ratio and Proportion

Under this there will be a series of question in Practical Mathematics required for
day-to-day use. The questions would be such as to test candidate's ability to work out with
quickness and accuracy.
4. Basic Computer Skills-
(1) MS Windows: Introduction of Windows

(2) MS Office: MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel

·5. Practical Skill Test :-
Topics for Practical Test

(1) WINDOWS operating system: * To' test some of the following basic system
operations on file/folder(s):~

Create, Rename; Copy/Cut/Paste, Delete

(2) MS Word: * A Paragraph in MS Word incOrporating some of the tools given below :-

(i) Editing and Formatting text and paragraph

(ii) Page and Paragraph Setup

(3) MS Power Point : * A Power Point presentation with 2/3 slides using the tools
given below ;-

Editing and formatting slides

(4) MS Excel: * A problem in spreadsheet relating to some of the tools given below:-

(i) Formatting cells and data

(ii) Functions

* Print outs of the documents(s) should be attached with the answer sheet."
6. Allotment from the Merit List :-
(1) Candidates securing the highest places on the results of the examination shall,
subject to the order of preference that has been expressed by them in their
applications, be allotted to those services up to the number of vacancies that are
decided to be filled up on the result of the examination. Due consideration shall be
given to the preference exercised bya candidate at the time of his application. for
admission to the examination:

Provided that in cases where the preferences given by candidates become

unworkable either due to the number of candidates giving preference for a particular
service being more than onenumberof vacancies or vice versa, Government shall
have the right to allot a candidate to the service ofhis next preference and so on .
•
~
. ..
~.
(2) Candidates shall be considered for appointment to different services subject to
~ availability of vacancies in the order in which their names appear in the list fumished
~
o by the Commission."
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"SCHEDUlE III
[See sub-rule (4)(a) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Operator-

1. A combined .competitive examination fot direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of 'posts requisitioned by the Information.& Public Relations Department.

2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination .along with a Skill Test for
preparation of select list on the basiS of merit for the purpose of recommendation of
names of candidates for such appointment.

(b) Subjects of examination :-

(i) English 25 Marks

(ii) General Knowledge 25 Marks

1 hour duration
. (iii) Arithmetic 25 Marks

(iv) Reasoning 25 Marks

The questions will be in english language and mulitiple choice types. The
standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.

(c) Skill Test (Operation of Audio Visual Instruments) 40· marks."

"SCHEDULE IV

[ See sub-rule (5)(a) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Photographer-

1. A' combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public Relations Department.
". . "'.. ".

2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along With a Skill Test and
Viva\!oce test for preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of
recommendation of names of candidates for such appOintment.

(b) Subjects of examination :-

(i) English 50 Marks

(ii) Generai Knowledge 50 Marks
2 hours duration
(iii) Arithmetic 50 Marks
(iv) Reasoning 50 Marks

The questions will be in English language and mulitiplechoice types. The

standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.

(c) Viva Voce . .30 marks

(d) Skill Test (Operation of Still Cameras having latest technology) .. 20 marks."
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• SCHEDULE V
[See sub-rule (6)(a) and (19)(a) of Rule 4]
Procedure for direct recruitm4mt to the post of Mechanic and Motor Mechanic-
1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necess~ry for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public. Relations Department.
2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Skill Test and
Viva Voce test for preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of
recommendation of names of candidates for such appointment.
(b) Subjects of examination :-
(i) English 50 Marks

(iiJ General Knowledge . 50 Marks

·2 hours duration
(iii) Arithmetic 50 Marks

. (iv) Reasoning 50 Marks

The questions will be in English language and mulitiple· choice types. The
standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.
(c) Viva Voce 30 marks
(d) Skill Test (Repairing of Audio Visual Instruments in case of 20 marks.-
Mechanic and Repairing of four wheeler Vehicles in case of
Motor MechaniC).

• .SCHEDULE VI
[ See sub-rule (7)(a) of Rule 4 ]
Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Scribe-
1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may· be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public Relations Department.
2. (a) The Comrrnssion will conduct a written examination along with a Skill Test for
preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of recommendation of
names of candidates for such appointment.
(b) Subjects of examination:-
(I) English 25 Marks
(ii) General Knowledge 25 Marks
1 hour duration
(iii) Odia 25 Marks
(iv) Reasoning 25 Marks
The questions will be in English language and mulitiple choice types. The
standard 6f examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.
(c) Skill Test (Writing of passages both in Odia and English to test 60 marks.-
their speed of writing and also good handwriting).
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"SCHEDULEVII

( See sub-rule (8)(a) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Senior Cametaman-

1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public Relations Department.
2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Skill Test and
Viva Voce test for preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of "
recommendation of names of candidates for such appointment.

(b) Subjects of examination :-

(i) English 50 Marks

(ii) General Knowledge 50 Marks

2 hours duration
(iii) Arithmetic 50 Marks

(iv) Reasoning 50 Marks

".
The questions will be in Engli~h language and mulitiple choice types. The
standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.

(c) Viva Voce 30 marks

(d) Skill Test (Operation of Video Cameras having latesttechnology) 20 marks."

" SCHEDULE
VIII

[ See sub-rule (9)(a) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Sound Recordist-

1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public Relations Department.
2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Skill Test and
Viva Voce test for preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of
recommendation of names of candidates for such appointment.

(b) Subjects of examination :-

(i) English 50 Marks

(ii) General Knowledge 50 Marks

2 hours duration
(iii) Arithmetic 50 Marks
(iv) Reasoning 50 Marks

The questions will be in English language and mulitiple choice types. The
standard of exammation shall be equivalentto that of Secondary School.

(c) Viva Voce 30 marks

(d) Skill Test on Sound Recording 20 marks."
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"SCHEDULE IX

[ See sub-rule (11)(a) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Programme Co-ordinator-

1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public Relations Department.

.2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Viva Voce test for
preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of recommendation of
I

names of candidates for such appointment.

I· (b) Subjects of examination :-

(i) English 50 Marks

. (ii) GeneralKnowiedge 50 Marks

2 hours duration
(iii) Arithmetic 50 Marks

(iv) Reasoning 50 Marks

The questions will be in English language and mulitiple choice types. The
standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.

(c) Viva Voce 50 marks."

"SCHEDULE X
[ See sub-rule (12)(a) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Junior Librarian-

1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information and Public Relations Department.

2.(a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Viva Voce test for
. preparation of select list on the basiS of merit for the purpose of recommendation of
names of candidates for such' appointment.

(b) Subjects of 'examination :-

(i) Ehglish 50 Marks

(ii) General Knowledge 50 Marks

(iii) Arithmetic 50 Marks 21/2hours duration

(iv) Reasoning 50 Marks

(v) Computer 50 Marks

The questions will be in English language and mulitiple choice types. The
• Arithmetic will be of Secondary standard and English will be of Matriculation standard."
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" SCHEDULE XI

[ See sub-rute (13)(a)of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct rE!cruitment to the post of Artist-

1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be

conducted by the Commission at such intervals as maybe considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information &Public Relations Department.

2. (a) The Commtsslon will conduct a written examination along with a Skill Test for
preparation of select list on the basis of meritfor the purpose of recommendation of
names of candidates for such appointment.

(b)' Subjects of examination :-

(i) English SO Marks

(ii) General Knowledge SO Marks

2 hours duration
(iN) Arithmetic SO Marks

(iv) Reasoning SO Marks '.

The questions will be in English language and mulitiple choice types. The
standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.

(c) Skill Test on Art & Designing (both manually and in Computer) .. 2S+2S=SO marks."

"SCHEDULE XII

[ See sub-rule (14)(a) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Computer Programmer-

1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be

conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & PubliC Relations Department.

2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Skill Test and
Viva Voce test for preparation of select list on the basis of merit for the purpose of
recommendation of names of candidates for such appointment.
(b) Subjects of examination :-
(i) English 50 Marks
(ii) General Knowledge SO Marks
(iii) Arithmetic . SO Marks 21/2 hours duration
(iv) Reasoning SO Marks
(v) Computer SO Marks
The questions will be in English language and mulitiple choice types. The
standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of Secondary School.

(c) Viva Voce 30 marks

(d) SkillTest (Computer programming) 20 marks."
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•• SCHEDULE XIII
[See sub-rule (15)(a) ofRuie4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to ti1\l post of Accoun~ Assista.lt-

1. A competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall be conducted by the
Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number of posts requisitionecj
by the Information & Public Relations Department.

2. The Commission will conduct a writtene)(amination along with a Viva Voce test for
preparation of select list on the' basis of merit for the purpose of recommendation of names of
candidates for such appointment.
Scheme and Subjects for the Examination
Paper Subject Maximum Time
--
Marks
1 2 3 4
, Written Test

I Part -I
Part -u
Part - I : Language Test (English & Odia)
Part -II: Objective General· Knowledge
100
50
3 hours
1/2 hour
Part -III Part - I : Objective Mathematics 150 11/2hours
Part -IV' Part - " : Basic Computer Skills (Objective) 100 1 hour

Total .. -400 6 hours

Practical Skill Test

BaSic Computer Skills 50 1 hours

Note: (i) The standard of examination shall be of the prescribed standard of graduation
(ii) Those who will qua,lify the written test shall be called for the practical skill test.
(iii) The practical skill test shall be of qualifying nature.

SYLLABUS

1. Language Test (English and Odia)-

A. English Language Test- 50 marks

(i) Verbs, Tenses, Active and Passive Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement,

(ii) Connectors, Types of sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech, Comparison.
(iii) Articles, Noun, Pronouns, Prepositions
a
(iv) Unseen passage (4Q0-;-450words in length)With variety of comprehension questions..

B. Odia Language Test- 50 marks

(a) Grammar 20 marks

(b) Composition 20 marks

(1) Essay writing on familiar topics (within 250 words) 10 marks

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(2) Letter writing (Personal letter, Applications, Business 05 marks

or Official) (within 150 words).

(3) Translation (One English passage of around 100 words ... 05 marks

to be translated into Odia).

(e) Comprehension otan unseen prose passage (5x2)=10 marks

(Five short questions 10 be asked).

2. Objective General knowledge-

In this category, there should be a series of matching questions of different categories Iik~

(a) Matching Historical events with dates, personalities and placel l

(b) Geographical facts with places,

(e) States, Countries and Institutions with headquarters,

(d) Books and Authors,

(e) Scientific facts and discoveries with dates, persons and uses,

(f) Current events with places and personalities, and,

(g) .Matching questions of miscellaneous type.

3. Objective Mathematics-

(i) Number System

(ii) HCF and LCM

(iii) Squares and Square Roots

(iv) Cubes and Cube Roots

(v) Percentage and Adverages

(vi) Simple Interest and Compound Interest.

(vii) Profit, Loss and Discount

(viii) Partnership

(ix) Ratio and Proportion

Under this there will be a series of question in Practical Mathematics required for day
to-day use. The questions would be such as to test candidate's ability to work out with
quickness and accuracy.

4. Basic Computer Skills-

(1) MS Windows: Introduction of Windows t-

(2) MS Office: MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel

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5. Practical Skill Test -
Topics for Practical Test

(1) WINDOWS operating system: * To' test some of the following basic system
operations on filelfolder(s) :-

Create, Rename, Copy/Cut/Paste, Delete

(2) MS Word: * A Paragraph in MS Word incorporating some of the tools given below :---
(i) Editing and Formatti.ng text and Paragraph

(ii) Page and Paragraph Setup

(3) MS Power Point : * A Power Point presentation with 2/3 slides using the tools
given below :-

Editing and formatting slides

(4) MS Excel: * A problem in spreadsheet relating to some of the tools given b8low:-
(i) Formatting cells and data

(ii) Functions
* Print outs of the.cjocuments(s) should be attached with the answer sh~t."
5. VIva VoceTe.t- For recruitment to the Accounts Assistant under Clause (a) of
sub-rule (15) of Rule 4, the viva voce test will mainly test the knowledge of the candidate
in accounting."

" SCHEDULE XIV

[ See sub-rule (16) of Rule 4 )
Proc.dure for direct recruitment to the post of Junior TYplst-
1. A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service shall" be
• conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public Relations Department.

2. (a) The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Skill Test for
preparation of setect list on ~hebasis of merit for the purpose of recommendation of
names of candidates for such appointment.

. (b) Subjects of examination:-

(i). English 50 Marks

(;0 General Knowledge 50 Marks

.2 hours duration
(;ii) Arithmetic 50 Marks

(iv) Reasoning 50 Marks

Thequestions will be in English language and mulitiple choice types. The

standard of examination shaUbe equivalent to that of Secondary School.
(c) Skill Test on Type Writing Speed . 50 marks."

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" SCHEDULE XV
[ See sub-rule (17) of Rule 4]

Procedure for direct recruitment to the post of Indexer~

1.·A combined competitive examination for direct recruitment to the service. shall be
conducted by the Commission at such intervals as may be considered necessary for the number
of posts requisitioned by the Information & Public Relations Department.
2. (a> The Commission will conduct a written examination along with a Viva Voce T~stfor
preparation of select list on the balisofmerit for the purposeof,.,cor'nmendation of
names of candidates for such appointment.
(b) Subjects of examination :-
(i) English 25 Marks
(ii) General Knowiedge .25Mark~
1 hour dUration
(iii) Arithmetic 25Marks·
(iv) Reasoning 25 Marks
The questions will be in English language··and mulitiple choice types. The ~
standard of examination shall ~ equivalent to that of SecortdatySchooI.
(c) Viva Voce Test 30 marks.·

• ScHEDUlE XVI
[ See sub-rule (18)(a)of Rule 4]
Procedure for direct recruitment to the poet of ~
1. The procedure for' recruitment to this ••.••.••• be llime •• it has· been· prescribed
for recruitment to various Group -0- ,. ••••.••••• 'f'O'iIIonI of ~ iMUed by General
Administration Department from time totinlf).
2. The Board shall select suitable c8ndidatet ••••••. ,..alistin~ of merit •
. ' . - - .

3. The position of the .candidatesin ttwmerit •••••• be fixed according. to their date of
selection. In case of same date of selection the}.rit tiet ahan be fixed according to their
seniority in age."

By order of the Governor

M. R. PANIGRAHY
Commissioner-cum-Se.cret.ry to Govemment

Printed and published by the Director, Directorate of Printing, Stationery and Publication, Odisha, Cuttack-10
Ex. Gaz. 1004-173+200