Bhubaneswar, Sept 12: The Odisha government on Thursday issued revised guidelines for the re-engagement of retired employees on a temporary basis, repealing the provision of previous resolution in this connection, laid down in 2014.
According to the fresh guidelines, only officers with an “outstanding” CCR/PAR for the five years prior to retirement will be eligible for re-engagement in the government departments.
In a bid to prioritize the filling of vacant posts through direct recruitment and promotions from among officers with commendable public service and good track record, the government repealed the prevailing 2014 resolutions.
According to the resolution issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, the government has constituted a selection committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, to oversee the re-engagement of retired personnel. Selections will be made through open advertisements, ensuring transparency in the process.
However, re-engagement will only be considered in essential cases, and the upper age limit for such temporary assignments has been set at 65 years, subject to the Chief Minister’s approval.
With the revised policy, the government urged departments to go for direct or promotional recruitment rather than relying on re-engaged retirees in order to fill the essential vacancies.
The government will take advantages of re-assigning befitting retired officers only when a retired employee’s expertise is deemed crucial for the state. In this case re-engagement post ones retirements will be considered in pursuance of updated terms and conditions set forth by the government.
