1.

Name of Post

Editor

2.

Number of Post

One

3.

Classification

Similar to Group ‘A’ Post in Central Government).

4.

Scale of Pay

Rs. 8,000-13,500/- (pre-revised) corresponding to Pay Band Rs.9300-34,800 (PB-3) + Grade Pay

Rs. 5400/-.

5.

Whether selection post or non-selection post

Selection Post

6.

Age limit for direct recruits

40 years (relaxable for Council/Got. Employees)

7.

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Essential:

i)  Mater Degree from recognized University

ii)  Diploma in Journalism and Mass

     Communication.

Desirable:

i)                     three years journalistic and mass 

             communication experience.

ii)                   Familiarity with the requirements of various publications and media.

8.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

No

9.

Period of probation if any

Two years

10.

Methods of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by transfer on deputation and percentage of vacancies to be filled by the various methods:

1. Direct Recruitment          - 50%

2. Departmental Promotion – 50%

3. If departmental candidates are not fit to be 

    promoted or direct recruitment is not made, for                                                   

    any reason, contract appointment may be 

    considered.

Recruitment Roster:

1.       Direct Recruitment

2.       Promotion

3.       Direct Recruitment

4.       Promotion

11.

In case of recruitment by promotion /transfer/deputation grade from which promotion/ transfer on deputation to be made:

Promotion:  DTP Operator Cum Designer in the scale of pay of Rs.4500-7000/- with ten years of regular service.

Contract Appointment:

Persons having essential and desirable qualification prescribed in the Column-7.

12.

If a Departmental promotion Selection Committee exists, what is its composition:

The composition of the Departmental Promotion/ Selection Committee is as Follows:

1.       DDG(Admn.)                        – Chairman

2.       Chief Administrative Officer  - Member

3.       Deputy Secretary & above

      From the from the Ministry of

Rural Development.             -  Member

*4.  An Officer belonging to SC/

ST/Minority Community       - Member

*(In case none of those at 1 to 3 above belongs to SC/ST or Minority Community).