Government Directs Departments and District Authorities to Ensure Computer Skills for Recruitment

Bhubaneswar, Feb,  10:The Odisha Government has made basic computer proficiency mandatory for candidates applying for government jobs. All departments and district authorities have been directed to strictly enforce computer qualification criteria in the recruitment process.

In an official letter issued on the 27th by the Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Department, instructions were given to all government departments, heads of departments, Revenue Divisional Commissioners, and District Collectors to ensure strict compliance with this rule.

The communication reiterates an earlier government notification dated February 8, 2021. As per that notification, the Odisha State Certificate in Information Technology (OS-CIT), conducted by Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL), is recognized as valid proof of the required basic computer proficiency for government employment.
The letter further clarifies that wherever qualifications such as PGDCA, DCA, or NIELIT “O” Level—obtained from institutions recognized by UGC or AICTE—are prescribed as essential computer qualifications, the OS-CIT course will be considered an equivalent qualification.

This step is expected to remove confusion among job aspirants, ensure equal opportunities for candidates holding state-recognized computer certificates, and bring greater transparency and uniformity to the recruitment process across Odisha.