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State Cooperative Election Authority Maharashtra invites applications from retired Maharashtra State Government officers for 3 contract posts in Pune, including Accounts Officer and Cash Accountant and Assistant Administrative Officer.
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- 3 contract vacancies: 1 Accounts Officer and Cash Accountant, 2 Assistant Administrative Officer
- Open only to officers and employees retired from Maharashtra State Government departments
- Age limit: must not have completed 65 years; contract work permitted only up to age 65
- Monthly remuneration fixed at pension plus dearness allowance as on date of appointment
- Application window: 2 November 2026 to 18 November 2026, Pune
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Job at a glance
| Organisation | State Cooperative Election Authority (SCEA), Maharashtra State |
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| Post | Accounts Officer and Cash Accountant (1); Assistant Administrative Officer (2) |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Region | India |
| Qualification | Not specified in the official notification |
| Pay / stipend | Monthly remuneration equal to pension plus dearness allowance admissible on date of appointment; fixed for the contract period |
| Vacancies | 3 |
| Age limit | Must not have completed 65 years; appointment valid only up to age 65 |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years in the relevant pay scale, or special qualification required for the specific work |
| Selection | Scrutiny of applications followed by oral interview |
| Type | Contract (maximum 1 year at a time, renewable up to a total of 3 years) |
Key dates
| Application period opens | 2 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 18 November 2026 |
About the recruitment
The State Cooperative Election Authority (SCEA), Maharashtra State, an independent and autonomous authority based in Pune, has invited applications for 3 contract posts: 1 Accounts Officer and Cash Accountant and 2 Assistant Administrative Officer. This recruitment is made under the provisions of the Maharashtra Government General Administration Department Government Resolution No. CBE 1525/Pr.Kr.37/Asthamam(Ka.13) dated 10 June 2025.
Each contract appointment is for a maximum of one year at a time and may be renewed annually based on a performance evaluation and the operational needs of the Authority, subject to a total period not exceeding three years. The Authority reserves the right to reduce the number of posts or leave any post unfilled.
Eligibility
Applications are open exclusively to officers and employees who have retired from the relevant pay scale in any department of the Maharashtra State Government. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the proposed pay scale for the post, or possess the special qualification required for the specific work.
The official notification does not specify a minimum educational qualification. The application form asks for details of educational and professional qualifications including SSC, HSC, degree, postgraduate degree, GDC&A, MS-CIT and typing qualifications.
Candidates who have not completed 65 years of age are eligible for contract appointment. Once appointed, they may continue only up to the age of 65. Candidates should check the official notification for post-specific eligibility requirements.
Selection process
All applications received within the prescribed period will be scrutinised for eligibility. Candidates who meet the criteria will be called for an oral interview. The notification does not specify an interview date.
How to apply
Candidates must use the prescribed application form (Vihit Namuna Arj). The form is printed along with the official notice and is also available at the Authority's office at Old Central Building, Ground Floor, Pune 411001.
The completed form must include the applicant's date of birth, date of retirement, correspondence address and contact details. The following documents must be attached: a true photocopy of the Pension Payment Order (PPO), self-attested photocopies of all documents mentioned in the form, and an attested copy of the PPO number booklet attested by the retiring office. Candidates must also furnish details of any disciplinary action during service, or a nil certificate if none exists.
Applications may be submitted by post or delivered by hand to the Member Secretary, State Cooperative Election Authority, Maharashtra State, Pune, Old Central Building, Ground Floor, Pune 411001, or sent by email, within the application period of 2 November 2026 to 18 November 2026. Applications received after the prescribed period will not be considered. Candidates should follow the instructions in the organisation's official notification for complete details.
