PARLIAMENT OF INDIA
LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT
(ADMINISTRATION BRANCH-I)
ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT(S) IN LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT
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Applications are invited for engagement of Consultants in Lok Sabha Secretariat, on purely
contractual basis from amongst persons fulfilling the eligibility conditions as prescribed below.
2. The terms and conditions for engagement shall be as under:-
(A) Criteria and Number of Consultant(s)
These Consultant(s) shall be engaged to look after the work related to speeches, talking points,
messages, social media accounts and any other miscellaneous work relating to the Lok Sabha
Secretariat. These Consultant(s) shall not be treated as employees borne on the regular cadre
of the Lok Sabha Secretariat for any purpose. They shall be engaged on full time basis and will
not be allowed to take up any other assignment during the period of their engagement with Lok
Sabha Secretariat.
(B) Period of Engagement
The Consultant(s) shall be engaged initially for a period of 01 year, which may be extended
subject to satisfactory performance for 02 more years. Their services shall be terminated
without notice in case the performance is found to be unsatisfactory. The said engagement shall
also not vest any right whatsoever to claim regular appointment in the Lok Sabha Secretariat or continued engagement.
(C) Age Limit
Only Indian citizens between the age of 22 to 58 years as on the last date of receipt of
application shall be eligible to be considered for engagement.
(D) Fee
The fee of the Consultant(s) engaged in various professional positions shall be as follows: –
Sl.No. Position Fee
(in Rs.)
1. Social Media Marketing (Senior Consultant) 65,000/- p.m.
2. Social Media Marketing (Junior Consultant) 35,000/- p.m.
3. Senior Content Writer/Media Analyst (Hindi) 45,000/- p.m.
4. Junior Content Writer (Hindi) 35,000/- p.m.
5. Junior Content Writer (English) 35,000/- p.m.
6. Social Media Marketing (Junior Associate) 30,000/- p.m.
7. Manager (Events) 50,000/- p.m.
In case of deserving candidate(s), Lok Sabha Secretariat, after taking into account the
qualification, skill, experience, expertise, professional standing, existing emoluments (if any)
and other relevant factors, may decide to grant a commensurate fee. Further, the annual
increment of the Consultant(s) may be decided by the Lok Sabha Secretariat on the basis of
appraisal of performance of their work and conduct.
(E) Reporting
The Consultant(s) shall be deployed in the Social Media & Communications Unit under PPR
Wing of Lok Sabha Secretariat. Further, the duties assigned to the position(s) may be such that they shall be called upon to come to/stay in office before/beyond normal working hours and on Sundays/Holidays, whenever required in the exigencies of work, for which no additional
remuneration shall be admissible.
(F) Health Cover
The Consultant(s) will be extended the facility of health cover through appropriate medical
insurance for which all expenses viz. cost of subscription, premium etc., will be borne by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
(G) TA/DA, Transport and Telephone
The Consultant(s) shall not be entitled to TA/DA, Transport and Telephone facilities.
(H) Leave
The Consultant(s) shall be eligible for the following leave: –
Casual Leave (CL) – 12 days in a year. (CL cannot be clubbed with EL)
Earned Leave (EL) – 30 days in a year (15 days credited in advance for 06
months and calculated on the basis of 2.5 days per month for work put in).
Half Pay Leave (HPL) – 20 days in a year (10 days credited in advance for 06
months and calculated on the basis of 1.5 days per month for work put in)
Maternity Leave – Female Consultant(s) with less than 02 surviving
children will be granted Maternity Leave for a period of
180 days from the date of its commencement.
Compensatory Holiday (CH)
– Compensatory Holiday can be granted in lieu of duty
performed on Sundays/Holidays and the same may be
availed of within a period of 12 months from the date it
becomes due. Maximum 02 days’ CH may be availed at
a time and has to be approved in advance. CH can be
combined with CL or EL. However, grant of CH shall
not be admissible during Parliament Session period(s).
There would be no accumulation/carrying forward of
CH. All requests for CH have to be compulsorily
accompanied by the copy of the duty rosters signed by
the respective department head.
However, leave cannot be claimed as a matter of right. Further, if excess leave is
taken, salary deduction would be made accordingly. Salary would also be deducted for
habitual late comers. Long leave, even if on medical grounds, has to be sanctioned
before the individual proceeds on leave.
(I) Residential Accommodation
No residential accommodation shall be provided from the Lok Sabha Secretariat Pool.
(J) Termination of Engagement
(i) By either side, after giving one month notice or on depositing an amount equal to one
month fee, if a Consultant wishes to terminate the engagement;
(ii) Without notice by the Secretariat, in case the performance is found to be unsatisfactory;
and
(iii) If any declaration/information furnished in the application form is found to be false or if it
is detected that some material/facts has been suppressed willfully, his/her engagement
will be terminated at any point of time.
Prior to acceptance of resignation, the Consultant(s) shall hand over all office property in his/her possession and obtain a ‘No Demand Certificate’ in the prescribed format.
(K) Conduct Rules
During the period of engagement, the Consultant(s) shall be governed by Lok Sabha Secretariat (Conduct) Rules, 1955 as amended from time to time.
(L) Marital Status
The Consultant(s) will have to submit declaration in the prescribed form about his/her marital
status and in the event of candidate is having more than one wife/husband living, the
engagement will be subject to his/her being exempted from the requirement of the rules in this behalf.
(M) Oath of Allegiance
The Consultant(s) will have to take an oath of allegiance/faithfulness to the Constitution of India or make solemn affirmation to this effect in the prescribed form.
(N) Residuary
The decision of the Lok Sabha Secretariat will be final in respect of all matters not specifically
provided for.
How to Apply:
3. The applications are to be submitted in the prescribed format as given in Annexure-B.
Applications complete in all respects shall be sent to:
Administration Branch-I,
Room No. 619,
Lok Sabha Secretariat,
Parliament House Annexe,
New Delhi – 110001.
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