GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
NOTIFICATION
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for appointment as State
Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities as per Chapter XII Section 79 of the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and as per Chapter VIII Rule 37 & 38 of the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities (Kerala) Rules, 2020.
Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 11th January, 2024.
SJD-B2/310/2023-SJD.
Social Justice (B) Department
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Government of Kerala
2024
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KERALA GAZETTE
അസാധാരണം
EXTRAORDINARY
ആധികാരികമായി ്പസിദെപടുതുനത
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
Regn.No. KERBIL/2012/45073
dated 05-09-2012 with RNI
Reg No.KL/TV(N)/634/2021-2023
വാല്ം 13
Vol. XIII
തിരുവനനപുരം,
െവളി
Thiruvananthapuram,
Friday
2024 ജനുവരി 12
12th January 2024
1199 ധനു 27
27th Dhanu 1199
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22nd Pousha 1945
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No.
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I. No. of vacancy – One (1)
II. Qualifications:–
1. Educational Qualifications:–
(i) Graduate from a recognized University.
(ii) Candidate having recognized degree or diploma in Social Work or Law or
Management or Human Rights or Rehabilitation or Education of Persons with
Disabilities shall be given Preference.
2. Candidate should not have attained the age of seventy years as on 1st January, 2024.
3. Candidates must have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of matters
relating to rehabilitation.
4. Criteria for experience:–The candidate must have at least 15 years of experience in a
Group ‘A’ level post in the Central Government or Class I Officer of State Government or a
public sector undertaking or a semi Government or an autonomous body dealing with disability
related matters or Social sector.
5. If the Candidate is in service of the Central or State Government, he/she shall
resign/get relieved from such service before his/her appointment to the post;
III. Terms of appointment:–
The term of office of the State Commissioner shall be for a period of three years from the
date on which he assumes office and may be extended for a further period of two years or until
he attains the age of seventy years whichever is earlier.
IV. Salary and Allowances:–
The State Commissioner shall be entitled for the salary and allowances as admissible to
the Secretary to the Government of Kerala and shall be fixed by the Government in conformance
with the Rules and Orders in force.
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V. Other terms and conditions of service of the State Commissioner.–The State
Commissioner shall be entitled to,–
(i) such leave as admissible to a Government servant under the appendix VIII of Kerala
Service Rules Part I and II.
(ii) such leave travel concession as admissible to the Secretary to Government.
(iii) such medical benefits as admissible to the Secretary to Government.
Application along with bio-data in the prescribed proforma appended herewith giving
details of qualification, age, experience and copies of testimonials/documents must reach the
undersigned in the following address or by email at [email protected] latest by 5:00pm
on 31-1-2024:
The Additional Chief Secretary,
Social Justice Department,
Government of Kerala, Government Secretariat,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695001.
VI. General:–
1. Appointment will be made by the Government of Kerala from among the shortlisted
candidates and as recommended by the Screening Committee constituted for the purpose based
on merit and interview.
2. Candidates presently employed in Government Departments/Public Sector
Undertakings/Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel.
3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
4. Late applications or applications not supported with copies of documents proving the
qualifications and experience as mentioned above shall not be entertained under any
circumstances and such application shall be summarily rejected without assigning any reason
thereof.
PUNEET KUMAR IAS
Additional Chief Secretary to Government,
Social Justice Department.
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BIO DATA/APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF STATE COMMISSIONER FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, KERALA
Affix a passport size
photograph
1.
Name & Address (IN BLOCK
LETTERS)
2.
Date of Birth,
Age (as on 1-1-2024)
3.
Father’s Name & Mothers name
4.
Nationality
5.
Mobile No.
6.
E-Mail ID
7.
Educational Qualification(s)
8.
Experience (Positions held, Group
‘A’ level post in the Central
Government or Class I Officer of
State Government or a Public
sector undertaking or a semi
Government or an autonomous
body dealing with disability related
matters or Social Sector etc.)
9.
Whether having special knowledge
or practical experience in respect
of matters relating to rehabilitation
of persons with disabilities
(documents, supporting claim to be
attached)
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10. Whether holding any office of trust
or profit. If yes, details thereof.
11. Whether previously held the post
of State Commissioner of Persons
with disabilities, if yes, give details
12. Whether employed in Central/State
Government Departments/a public
sector undertaking or a semi
Government or an autonomous
body. If yes, whether applied
through proper channel.
Undertaking
I, …………………………….. do here by declare that:
(a) I have not been involved or punished in any Vigilance/Criminal cases nor any
disciplinary action is pending against me;
(b) I have no past record of violation of human rights or rights of persons with
disabilities;
(c) I have not been convicted and sentenced for imprisonment for an offence;
(d) I have not been removed or dismissed from service of the Central Government or a
State Government or a body or Corporation owned or controlled by Central
Government or a State Government.
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge and belief. In the event if it is found that any information as furnished above is
not found to be true and correct, at any stage of selection process, I understand that my
application is liable to be rejected.
I hereby undertake that in the event of my selection as State Commissioner for Persons
with Disabilities, I shall work on a fulltime basis resigning/relieving from the post I am
undertaking at present, before assuming office of the State Commissioner.
Place:
Signature :
Date:
Name & Address :
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