Career as an Assistant
The role of office assistants is crucial for the efficient operation of an office. A competent assistant ensures smooth and systematic handling of tasks, which aids in the seamless coordination between various branches. Their responsibilities range from preparing brief notes to managing daily office activities, assisting superiors in official matters. Assistants can work at the district level, heads of departments, or the state secretariat.
Secretariat Assistant
Qualifications Required: Graduation in any discipline.
Pay Scale: ₹3050-₹4590 plus usual D.A. & H.R.A.
Age: 18-32 years (relaxable as per rules).
Recruitment Agency: Orissa Public Service Commission, Cuttack (recently changed to Orissa Staff Selection Commission).
Examination: Written examination includes three papers: Language Test (English and Oriya), Arithmetic, General Knowledge, and Viva Voce.
Promotional Prospects: Positions include Senior Assistant, Section Officer, Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Additional Secretary, OAS, OFS, Sub-Registrar.
Job Description:
- Preparing notes and drafts.
- Summarizing precedents, references, rules, and reports.
- Handling correspondence and studying letters.
- Assisting superiors in managing replies.
- Recording entries of received papers for disposal.
- Creating brief notes/rules.
- Drafting documents in line with existing orders.
- Monitoring file progress.
Heads of the Department Assistant
Qualifications Required: Intermediate in any discipline.
Pay Scale: ₹3050-₹4590 plus usual D.A. & H.R.A.
Age: 18-32 years (relaxable as per rules).
Recruitment Agency: Orissa Staff Selection Commission.
Examination: Written examination includes three papers: Language Test (English and Oriya), Arithmetic, General Knowledge, and Viva Voce.
Promotional Prospects: Positions include Senior Assistant, Section Officer, O.A.S., Establishment Officer.
Job Description: Same as the Secretariat Assistant.
District Level Assistant (Junior Clerk)
Qualifications Required: H.S.C. or above.
Pay Scale: ₹3050-₹4590 plus usual D.A. & H.R.A.
Age: 18-32 years (relaxable as per rules).
Recruitment Agency: District Collectors.
Examination: Written examination includes three papers: Language Test (English and Oriya), Arithmetic, General Knowledge, and Viva Voce.
Promotional Prospects: Positions include Senior Clerk, Head Clerk, Executive.
Job Description: Same as the Secretariat Assistant.
Additional Requirement: Typing skill of 40 w.p.m. in English may be required