Hyderabad, Telangana – March 22, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at strengthening village administration, the Government of Telangana has announced the creation of 10,954 Village Level Officer positions within the Revenue Department. The official order, G.O.Ms.No. 41, issued by the Finance (HRM.I) Department, details the sanctioning of these positions and outlines the procedures for filling them.
The initiative focuses on offering an option to existing Ex-VROs/VRAs (Village Revenue Officers/Village Revenue Assistants) to be designated as “Grama Palana Officer (GPO)”. The move is expected to improve efficiency and governance at the grassroots level.
Key Highlights of the Order:
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Objective: To strengthen the Village Administration by creating 10,954 Village Level Officer positions in the Revenue Department.
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Option for Existing Staff: Allows the option to Ex-VROs/VRAs to be designated as “Grama Palana Officer (GPO).”
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Sanctioning Body: The Government of Telangana has sanctioned the creation of these positions after careful examination of the proposal.
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Concurrence Required: The Revenue Department is required to obtain concurrence from the Finance (HRM.VII) Department before initiating the process of filling the posts.
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Direct Recruitment Rules: The service rules prescribed for direct recruitment will be followed to the extent applicable.
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Implementation Authority: The Revenue Department, under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat, Hyderabad, is responsible for taking necessary actions to implement the order.
References Cited:
The order references earlier communications, indicating a thorough planning process. These include:
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Lr.No.Ser.V(1)/2660580/2024, dt:01.08.2024, 23.12.2024 and 28.12.2024 from the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, Telangana, Hyderabad.
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U.O.No.18441/Ser.II(II)/2024, Rev. (Ser.II) Dept., dt:04.03.2025.
Distribution of the Order:
The order has been widely circulated to key stakeholders, including:
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All District Collectors
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The Prl. Accountant General (A&E)/(Audit-I)/(Audit-II), Telangana, Hyd.
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The Director of Treasuries & Accounts, Telangana, Hyderabad
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The Pay and Accounts Officer, Hyderabad
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The General Administration (Cabinet) Department
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The Finance (EBS.VII) Department
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The Director (IT), Finance Department
Impact and Future Outlook:
The creation of these Village Level Officer positions is a significant step towards enhancing administrative efficiency and service delivery in rural Telangana. By strengthening the Revenue Department at the village level, the government aims to improve the overall quality of life for its citizens. The implementation of this order will be closely watched, and its impact will be a key indicator of the government’s commitment to grassroots development.
