Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday urged newly appointed government employees to uphold honesty, integrity and transparency as they begin their careers in public service. Addressing 7,293 recruits from 12 different departments, he reminded them that the state government follows a strict zero-tolerance policy toward corruption and expects every employee to treat unethical practices as “poison that can destroy both one’s life and career.”
Speaking at the 12th State-Level Recruitment Fair and Orientation Program held at the Kalinga Stadium, the Chief Minister said that government recruitment in Odisha has been carried out with utmost fairness and openness. He encouraged the new entrants to serve the people of the state with empathy and dedication and ensure that their work consistently contributes to Odisha’s development.
Majhi highlighted that the government had set an ambitious target of creating 65,000 government jobs within two years, and significant progress has already been made. “In just 17 months, including today’s appointments, we have provided employment to 37,325 candidates through 12 recruitment fairs. Such large-scale recruitment in such a short time has never happened before,” he said.
He added that Odisha is simultaneously boosting employment in the industrial sector and has already facilitated job opportunities for 1.5 lakh young men and women through project grounding worth ₹2 lakh crore. “Our mission to expand job avenues for the youth will continue without interruption,” he assured.
The Chief Minister also offered four key pieces of advice to the recruits:
- Deliver public services with compassion and fairness.
- Strive for excellence in every task.
- Continuously enhance your knowledge.
- Use your time wisely for professional growth.
During the ceremony, Majhi distributed appointment letters and detailed the department-wise intake completed during this phase of recruitment:
- Home Department: 1,979 constables and 386 drivers
- School & Public Education: 1,913 Graduate Teachers and 241 PGTs for higher secondary schools
- Higher Education: 366 Junior Assistants, 7 PTIs, and 31 Lab Assistants/Store Keepers
- Fisheries & Animal Resources Development: 24 Assistant Fisheries Officers and 648 Livestock Inspectors
- Information & Public Relations: 39 SDIPROs
- Mines & Geology Directorate: 14 Junior Chemists
- Commerce & Transport: 17 Junior Stenographers
- Forest & Environment: 1,504 Forest Guards and 246 Foresters
- Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment: 117 Assistant Agricultural Officers
- Labour & ESI: 15 Paramedical Staff
- Water Resources Department: 36 Executive Officers
- Advocate General’s Office: 40 stenographers appointed for the first time through a regular recruitment process
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, welcomed the newly appointed employees and reminded them that the government’s mission is to serve people at every level. “Wherever you are posted, remember that your foremost responsibility is to work for the welfare of the public,” he said.
Public Education Minister Nityananda Gond added that the government is steadily fulfilling its commitment to address staff shortages across departments, as promised by the Chief Minister.
The event was also addressed by Fisheries & ARD Minister Gokulananda Mallik and Forest & Environment Minister Ganeshram Singh Khuntia. Home Department Additional Chief Secretary Satyabrata Sahu delivered the welcome address, while School & Public Education Department Secretary Enthirumala Nayak proposed the vote of thanks.
