Engagement of Retired Central Government Servants as Consultants (Assistant Section Officer Level) in SSC SR, Chennai

Office Memorandum Date: 14 November, 2025

Issued By: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)

Subject: Engagement of Retired Central Government Servants on contract basis as Consultants (ASO Level) in the Staff Selection Commission, Southern Region (SR), Chennai.

Opportunity Overview

Applications are invited from retired Central Government Assistant Section Officers (ASO) or equivalent for engagement as Consultants at the ASO level in the SSC (SR), Chennai on a contractual basis. This recruitment aims to form a panel for short-term appointment of up to two consultants.

Eligibility Criteria

Retired as Assistant Section Officer or equivalent from any Ministry/Department or its attached/subordinate offices of Central Govt.
Must be a graduate and proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Should have sound knowledge of service rules, noting/drafting, establishment (Genl./Admn.) and legal matters.
Experience in cash/accounts and computer applications.
Should NOT be from Stenographer background.
Retired at Pay Level 7 or 8 (7th CPC) from offices in Chennai.
Should not have attained the age of 63 years as on closing date (28.11.2025).

Period and Nature of Engagement

The initial contract is for one year, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years after superannuation based on performance and requirement.
Full-time engagement; consultants cannot take up any other assignment during the contract period.

Remuneration

Pensioners: Fixed monthly amount = Last Pay Drawn – Basic Pension (no DA/HRA or accommodation).
NPS Retirees: Fixed monthly amount = Last Basic Pay – 30% of Last Basic Pay (no increment during contract).
Transport allowance (not exceeding the last rate at retirement) is admissible. No TA/DA on joining/completion; work-related travel as per last entitlement.

Leave and Working Hours

Leave: 1.5 days per completed month of service (unutilized leave lapses at year-end).
Office Hours: 9:30 am to 6 pm on working days (may be called on holidays if required; no extra remuneration for this).

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit their application in the prescribed pro forma (Annexure-I), superscribed as "Application for engagement as Consultant (ASO Level) on contract basis in SSC SR, Chennai," to the address below by 28.11.2025:

Address:
Regional Director,
Staff Selection Commission (SR),
2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, College Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600006

Applications must be accompanied by copies of retirement order, PPO, last pay certificate, ID card (if retiring), PAN/AADHAR card, and last two years' APARs.

Selection Procedure

Shortlisting based on experience and qualifications.
Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Engagement is purely on contract; SSC reserves the right to reject any application without assigning reasons.

Terms & Conditions (Annexure-II Highlights)

Engagement can be terminated with 15 days’ notice from either side.
No right to employment or regularization after contract.
Consultants must sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure undertaking (Annexure-III).

Download Official Notification

Download Full SSC SR Consultants Notification (PDF)

For further clarification, applicants may directly contact the concerned Office/Department.

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