JOB OPPORTUNITY: Commissioner (Disabilities) Department Of Social Welfare, Andaman And Nicobar Administration

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Commissioner (Disabilities) Department Of Social Welfare, Andaman And Nicobar Administration | Apply by June 3

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May 30, 2024

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About the Organisation.

The Directorate is the nodal authority for providing required assistance to the marginalized population in these Islands. It is established to implement Integrated Child Development services (ICDS) scheme – a centrally sponsored scheme for the welfare of women and children.

About the Opportunity

The Department of Social Welfare, Andaman and Nicobar Administration invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, to deal with various issues of Persons with Disabilities in the Union Territory.

Eligibility Criteria

A person shall not be qualified to be appointed as a Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities under sub-section (1) of Section 79 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act unless: (i) He/ She has special knowledge or practical experience in respect of matters relating to rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, (ii) He/ She has not attained the age of sixty-five years on the 1st of January of the year in which the last date for receipt of applications, as specified in the advertisement inviting applications for appointment of the Commissioner occurs, (iii) If He/ She is in service under the Central Government or the Administration, He / She shall seek retirement from such service before his/her appointment to the post; and
Graduate from a recognized university with at least 3 years of experience in disability sector at Group ‘A’ level or equivalent post or 5 years’ experience at Group or B’ level or equivalent post.
Desirable: Recognized diploma/ degree in social work/ law/ Management/ Human Rights/ Rehabilitation /Education of disabled persons.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to the Office of the Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, Goal Ghar, Port Blair, South Andaman, PIN – 744101