ECI Job Tips and 1st Salary: How to get a job in Election Commission and how much is the first salary, know here..
ECI Job Tips and 1st Salary: The strong foundation of democracy in the country is the election process, and the responsibility of running it properly lies with the Election Commission, i.e., the Election Commission of India (ECI). These days, the commission is in a lot of discussion about the Bihar elections. Working in the Election Commission is not just a job, but also an opportunity to strengthen the democratic system of the country. If you are wondering how to get a job in the Election Commission (How to Get a Job in ECI) and what the first salary (Election Commission First Salary) is, then this article is for you.
How to get a job in the Election Commission
1. Direct Recruitment
Direct recruitment is done for different posts in the Election Commission through UPSC, SSC, or the State Public Service Commission. Selection is done on the basis of written examination and interview for posts like Section Officer, Assistant, DEO, Technical Staff, and many others.
2. Contractual Post
Many posts in the Election Commission are temporary or contractual, such as field officers, data entry operators, and election assistants. Selection for these is generally based on merit and an interview.
3. Internal Transfers and Deputation
Many government officials come to the Election Commission on deputation from other departments. This is mainly for IAS, State Government Officials, or other Central Services officials.
Eligibility and required skills for the job in the Election Commission
Educational qualification: Graduate or postgraduate degree (The eligibility required for a job in the Election Commission varies according to the post.)
Soft skills: Communication, teamwork, and administrative understanding
Technical skills: Computer, data handling, MS Office, GIS or mapping (for some posts)
What is the first salary in the Election Commission?
The salary of the posts in the Election Commission depends on the post and experience. The salary given here is estimated according to the Central Pay Commission (CPC) and keeps getting updated over time.
The estimated package is as follows-
Assistant: Starting salary is around Rs 44,900
Section Officer: Rs 47,600
Data Entry Operator: Rs 25,500
Electoral Assistant (Contractual): Rs 25,000-30,000
Advantages of working in the Election Commission
1. Being a government job, the job is permanent and secure.
2. One gets the respect of working in the main process of democracy.
3. There is a possibility of promotion from contract posts to permanent posts.
4. Apart from salary, HRA, travel allowance, pension, and other government facilities are also available.
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