Clerical jobs offer assistance to employers and other staff members in the organization, who are in need of administrative support. Most of the clerical jobs begin as the entry-level position and the candidates appointed for the position of clerk can eventually expand into a better paying position with more responsibility. Candidates are appointed for the position of Clerk in a number of organizations in India, irrespective of whether it is a government or private organization. The pay scale offered for this position in government organizations in India is Rs. 5910-20200 + Grade Pay of Rs. 1900

Recent job notification for the position of Clerk in Government jobs:

Recently, the following government organizations called for applications from eligible candidates for the position of Clerk:

• Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board

• Office of District and Sessions Judge

• Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority

• Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank

• Indian Overseas Bank

• Bihar Staff Selection Commission

• Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh

• Andhra Bank

Educational Qualification for the post of Clerk:

To apply to the position of Clerk in government organizations, candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s degree in any stream of education. In addition, candidates with computer and typewriting skills will be given preference for the position of clerk since sometimes these candidates will have to do type writing work as well in addition to their regular tasks.

Age requirement:

The minimum age requirement of the candidates to apply for the position of clerk is 18 years, while for the position of the upper age limit is 37 years.

Mode of selection:

Selection of candidates for the position of Clerk in most of the public sector organizations is done based on the performance of candidates in written test, which is test the general aptitude, mathematical ability and general knowledge of the candidates. While some organizations conduct written test alone, some organizations conduct written test followed by interview for selection of candidates to the position of clerk.

Job responsibilities of the position of Clerk:

It is essential that candidates applying for the position of clerk must have multi-tasking ability since they will have to do various duties like collating, copying, typing, filing, sorting mail, keeping records, using current computer software and answering phone calls in a professional manner. Since the clerical position is of various types like mail clerks, secretaries, assistants, front office assistant and back office assistants, they will be offered with a wide range of resposnsibilities based on the department for which they are selected.