Vacancy Circular No:
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
invites applications for recruitment of Assistant Passport Officer
Assistant Passport Officer
Ministry of External Affairs, PSP Division, Patiala House Annexe, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-110001
-Guwahati, Kolkata, - India
Number of Vacancy: 5 Posts
| Ministry of External Affairs Hiring For Assistant Passport Officer Vacancies - 1,77,500 Salary - Check More Details Recruitment 2021 | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Assistant Passport Officer |
| Education Requirement | |
| Total Vacancy | 5 Posts |
| Job Locations | Guwahati, Kolkata |
| Experience | 3 - 10 years |
| Salary | 56100 - 177500(Per Month) |
| Posted on | 06 Dec, 2021 |
| Last Date To Apply | 01 Feb, 2022 |
Educational Qualification: Any Bachelors Degree
The Central Passport Organization, a subordinate office of Ministry of External Affairs invites application for the post of Assistant Passport Officers in Level .10 (56100. 177500) of Pay Matrix from amongst officers of the Central Government / State Government / Union Territory Administrations on deputation basis under the following Passport Offices:-
1. Post Name: Assistant Passport Officer
2. Salary: Level 10 (56100 - 177500)
3. Number of Post & Name of Passport Office: 5 (Five) Guwahati, Kolkata and Srinagar
4. Eligibility:
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or
(ii) with 2 years' service in the grade rendered after appointment, thereto on a regular basis in posts in the Pay Level-8 of the Pay Matrix or equivalent in the parent Cadre or Department; and
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience
(i) Bachelor's degree from a recognised University or Institute;
(ii) Three years experience in Passport or Consular or Emigration or Ad- ministration or Finance or Accounts or Vigilance work, in a Central or State Government office.
Pay Scale:
INR
56100 - 177500(Per Month)
Age Limit:As Per Rules Age
Selection Procedure
Selection Will be Based either Written Exam/Interview
How to Apply:
1. The actual number of vacancy of Assistant Passport Officers under the respective Passport Office may increase / decrease due to administrative reasons.
2. The last date of receipt of application in MEA is sixty days from the date of publication of the Circular in the "Employment News".
3. For details please visit to the website http://www.passportindia.gov.in and http://www.mea.gov.in/index.htm.
Important Dates:
Published on: 06 December 2021
For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification
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