Panchayat Executive Officer

Panchayat Executive Officer

NCS Code: 4120.0300

A Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) is a key administrative official at the Gram Panchayat (village-level local government) level in India, particularly in Odisha. Appointed through the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), the PEO serves as the vital link between state government departments and rural communities. The PEO is responsible for day-to-day administration, implementation of government schemes (such as VB-G RAM G , PMAY, and PMGSY), maintenance of financial records, coordination with elected representatives, and ensuring transparent and accountable governance at the grassroots level.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Analytical Thinking

• Problem Solving & Teamwork

• Communication skill

• Creativity & adaptability

SUCCESS STORY

Nirupama Swain, born on 4th February 1974 in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, began her career in government service through the Panchayat system and rose through dedicated service to join the prestigious OAS cadre through the RR-97 recruitment round. She is an accomplished OAS (Odisha Administrative Service) officer, holding the prestigious position of Registrar,  making her the first OAS officer to rise from the Panchayat (PEO) cadre in Odisha. She hails from the Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. Her Positions She has served as Deputy General Manager at OSIC Ltd, Cuttack, and as Deputy Secretary to the Government in the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. She is recognised as a trailblazer for all Panchayat Executive Officers across Odisha,  proving that officers working at the village and gram panchayat levels can rise to the highest ranks of state administration through hard work, perseverance, and dedication.

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