ECI Jobs: What are the posts in the Election Commission, how to get the job, what is the salary?

Government election jobs: The dates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections are going to be announced today. If you are also considering a job in the Election Commission, you can also get one here. Working in the ECI is not just a government job, but a respectable opportunity to strengthen democracy. Let's learn how to get a job there. What are the positions? How is selection conducted, and what is the salary?

Election job vacancy 2025: What are the positions in the Election Commission?
The ECI has a variety of positions. The people working in these positions manage the election process. The most important positions are those of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioner. They are nominated on the recommendation of a selection committee of the President. This committee is chaired by the Prime Minister. The CEC's term is six years or until the age of 65.

Administrative positions: Section Officer, Assistant, Junior Secretariat Assistant.
Technical/Support Positions: Data Entry Operator (DEO), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Stenographer, Research Assistant, Librarian.
Others: Staff Car Driver, Canteen Staff, Field Officer (Contract), Electoral Assistant.

For positions like DEO and MTS, 10th-grade pass or graduates can apply. These positions are located at the Delhi headquarters and state levels, and temporary staff are often needed during elections.

How and on what basis is one eligible for a job?
Getting a job at the ECI is not easy, but it is systematic. Selection is primarily done through three methods:
1. Direct Recruitment: Recruitment for some positions is done through the UPSC, SSC, or State PSC. This involves a written exam, skill test (such as typing), and an interview. For example, graduation with a typing speed of 35 WPM is required for DEO, and matriculation for MTS.
2. Contractual/Temporary Positions: For positions like Field Officer or Election Assistant, graduation is required, and selection is based on an interview. Recruitment for these positions is also done through agencies like BECIL.
3. Deputation/Transfer: Some officers are appointed from the IAS, State, or Central Services.

What are the required qualifications?
Eligibility requirements vary for each position. A graduate/post-graduate is required for a DEO, while a matriculation is required for an MTS. Skills require communication, teamwork, computer skills (MS Office, Excel), data handling, and, for some positions, GIS/mapping skills. The age limit for most positions is 30-35 years. SC/ST candidates are given a 5-year relaxation, OBC candidates a 3-year relaxation, and PWD candidates a 10-year relaxation. Recruitment for these positions is periodically announced on the ECI website (eci.gov.in) or the SSC/UPSC portal. Selection is based on merit, examination, and interview. A government job provides permanent security and offers a path to promotion from a contract.

What is the initial salary?
The salary of the Election Commission is given based on the 7th CPC. Talking about the starting salary, Assistant gets ₹44,900, Section Officer gets ₹47,600, DEO gets ₹23,082 to ₹25,500 (₹25,500-81,100 under BECIL), MTS gets ₹17,494 to ₹20-22,000. Similarly, the Staff Car Driver gets a salary of around ₹20,000, and Electoral Assistant (contract) gets a salary of ₹25,000-30,000. Apart from this, facilities like HRA, TA, Pension, Medical are available.

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