(a) whether a large number of posts in Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are vacant and the
recruitment has not been made for a long time;
(b) if so, the details thereof, circle-wise;
(c) the telecom, location-wise, details of vacant posts in Rajasthan thereof; and
(d) the comparative details of vacant posts and the number of customers increased during the
last three years and the current year?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(DR. SHAKEEL AHMAD)
(a) No, Sir.Creation and filling up of the posts are continuous processes.Due to declining
trend in work load as well as fixed lines, strictly need based internal promotions as well as
outside recruitments are being considered, particularly keeping in view the fast changing
business as well as technological scenario. Consequent to restructuring of cadres in Group ‘C’
and ‘D’ the posts occupied by pre-restructured wasting cadre officials are to be abolished on
being vacated by pre-restructured cadre officials due to promotions, retirement etc. Further,
vacant posts in Group ‘D’ are to be used for regularization of eligible Casual Laborers,
compassionate ground appointment and re-deployment of Group ‘D’ level staff rendered surplus
due to any reason.
(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
(c) Location wise posts are not sanctioned. However, Group-wise vacancies are:
Group ‘A’ Group ‘B’ Group ‘C’ Group ‘D’ Total 214 1577 2388 149 4328