Jharkhand Faces Significant Government Job Vacancies: Over 164,000 Positions Unfilled
Overview of Vacancies in Jharkhand Government Departments
In Jharkhand, out of a total of 351,968 authorized positions within government sectors, a staggering 164,358 remain unfilled. Currently, only 187,610 positions are occupied, indicating a substantial opportunity for job seekers in the upcoming financial year. The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand State Staff Selection Commission are actively working to finalize the recruitment process for these vacant roles.
Vacancy Breakdown by Department
Postal Details
| Total Sanctioned Positions | Working Staff | Total Vacant Positions |
|---|---|---|
| 351,968 | 187,610 | 164,358 |
Departments with Most Vacancies
The Health, Education, Revenue, and Home departments are experiencing the highest number of vacancies, which has adversely affected the quality of healthcare and education services. Additionally, opposition parties have voiced concerns regarding law and order issues stemming from these vacancies, particularly in the Revenue Department, which has seen a rise in land disputes.
Specific Department Vacancies
Home Department
The Home Department has 104,286 sanctioned positions, with 30,985 currently vacant. This shortage has resulted in existing personnel being overworked, as they manage with only 73,301 staff members.
Education Department
In the Secondary Education Department, there are 22,417 staff members out of 39,279 sanctioned positions, while the Primary Education Department has 35,572 out of 70,800. This leads to a total of 57,989 staff members across both departments, leaving 52,090 positions unfilled. Consequently, many rural schools are relying on assistant or para-teachers to function.
Revenue Department
The Revenue and Land Reforms Department has a total of 10,819 positions, with 4,500 currently vacant. This has forced residents to frequently visit zonal offices for land-related issues, including mutations.
Detailed Staff Strength Across Various Departments
Number of Officers and Employees
| Department | Sanctioned Posts | Staff Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 5,317 | 1,303 |
| Animal Husbandry | 3,370 | 1,312 |
| Building | 1,311 | 654 |
| Cabinet | 354 | 261 |
| Governor's Secretariat | 143 | 134 |
| Election | 134 | 100 |
| Monitoring | 588 | 403 |
| Civil Aviation | 19 | 10 |
| Cooperation | 4,041 | 478 |
| Energy | 144 | 144 |
| Production | 1,154 | 264 |
| Finance Audit | 27 | 27 |
| Finance | 784 | 177 |
| Commercial Tax | 1,526 | 486 |
| Food Supply | 1,418 | 641 |
| Forest Environment | 7,567 | 3,081 |
| Health | 35,980 | 9,856 |
| Home | 104,286 | 73,301 |
| Industry | 1,776 | 417 |
| Information Public Relations | 213 | 76 |
| Treasury | 439 | 190 |
| Labour | 4,839 | 1,783 |
| Law | 5,787 | 5,490 |
| High Court | 1,094 | 1,070 |
| Mines Geology | 734 | 235 |
| Minority Welfare | 38 | 38 |
| Parliamentary Affairs | 21 | 21 |
| Legislative Assembly | 1,393 | 1,297 |
| Personnel | 564 | 296 |
| JPSC | 107 | 45 |
| Planning Development | 1,105 | 163 |
| Drinking Water | 3,059 | 1,692 |
| Official Language | 553 | 131 |
| Registration | 220 | 189 |
| Disaster Management | 163 | 74 |
| Revenue | 10,819 | 6,319 |
| Road Construction | 3,585 | 1,581 |
| Rural Development | 7,487 | 3,718 |
| Technical Education | 1,851 | 392 |
| School Education | 80 | 28 |
| IT | 42 | 12 |
| Tourism | 90 | 25 |
| Transport | 292 | 271 |
| Urban Development | 110 | 50 |
| Water Resources | 9,380 | 3,527 |
| Minor Irrigation | 1,729 | 836 |
| Welfare | 4,862 | 1,788 |
| Arts and Culture | 326 | 56 |
| Fisheries | 440 | 127 |
| Dairy | 283 | 68 |
| Rural Works | 2,820 | 1,294 |
| Panchayati Raj | 4,799 | 2,852 |
| Housing | 8 | 8 |
| Secondary Education | 39,279 | 22,417 |
| Primary Education | 70,800 | 35,572 |
| Women and Child Welfare | 2,598 | 1,123 |
| Total | 351,968 | 187,610 |
Numerous vacancies persist across various sectors, including irrigation, agriculture, and rural development.
Comparison of Staffing in Key Departments
In contrast, the situation appears more stable in the Legislative Assembly, High Court, and Governor's Secretariat. The Legislative Assembly Secretariat has 1,297 staff members out of 1,393 sanctioned posts, while the Jharkhand High Court has 1,070 out of 1,094. The Law Department has 5,490 personnel against 5,787 sanctioned positions, and the Raj Bhavan Secretariat is fully staffed with 134 personnel.
All positions in the Energy Department are filled, and the Finance Audit Department has all 27 positions occupied. Additionally, the Secretariat General Services and Housing Department have all their 8 positions filled.