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Abolition of 7 Group-D Peon Posts in SD & TE Department – Letter No.2331 dated 21.04.2026
Abolition of 7 Group-D (Peon) Posts in SD & TE Department
Department: SD & TE Department, Government of Odisha
Letter No: 2331 | Date: 21.04.2026
Addressee: Sri Lalit Kumar Kanhar, OAS, Deputy Secretary to Government, The Accountant General (A & E), Odisha, Bhubaneswar
7 (Seven) regular Group-D (Peon) posts lying in the SD & TE Department have been abolished with immediate effect, after obtaining concurrence from the Finance Department (File No. FIN-ES2-MISC-0010-2026), prior to re-engagement of retired Peons/Group-D employees as per rule or outsource services of 7 nos. MTS/Peons.
Key Details (Card Style)
1. Posts Abolished
7 (Seven) regular Group-D (Peon) posts in SD & TE Department.
2. Effective Date
With immediate effect from the date of issue (21.04.2026).
3. Finance Department Concurrence
Obtained vide File No. FIN-ES2-MISC-0010-2026 prior to abolition.
4. Next Step – Re-engagement
Retired Peons/Group-D employees may be re-engaged as per applicable rules.
5. Alternative – Outsourcing
Outsource services of 7 nos. MTS/Peons may also be engaged as an alternative.
Note: The abolition of the 7 regular Peon posts has been carried out prior to the re-engagement of retired employees or engaging outsource services, ensuring there is no disruption in the operational requirements of the SD & TE Department.
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1. How many Peon posts have been abolished in SD & TE Department?
7 (Seven) regular Group-D (Peon) posts have been abolished with immediate effect.
2. What is the letter number and date of this abolition order?
SD & TE Department Letter No. 2331 dated 21.04.2026.
3. Was Finance Department concurrence obtained before abolition?
Yes. The Finance Department concurred vide File No. FIN-ES2-MISC-0010-2026 prior to the abolition.
4. What happens after the abolition of these posts?
The department may either re-engage retired Peons/Group-D employees as per applicable rules or engage outsource services of 7 nos. MTS/Peons.
5. Who is the addressee of this letter?
Sri Lalit Kumar Kanhar, OAS, Deputy Secretary to Government, The Accountant General (A & E), Odisha, Bhubaneswar.
6. From when is the abolition effective?
The abolition is effective with immediate effect from the date of issue of the letter, i.e., 21.04.2026.