Khammam – About 3,550 Village Revenue Officers (VROs) and Village Revenue Assistants (VRAs) have successfully passed the screening test for Grama Palana Officer (GPO) roles across the state. They now face uncertainty as they await their job postings.
The previous BRS administration changed the VRO and VRA systems, assigning many qualified individuals to different positions within other departments.
The Congress government plans to appoint 10,954 GPOs, one for each revenue village, following the replacement of the Telangana Rights in Land and Pattadar Pass Books Act, 2020, with the Bhu Bharati (Record of Rights in Land) Act 2024.
District collectors were asked to collect preferences from VROs who were reassigned to other departments, while regularized VRAs were integrated into positions like junior assistants or record assistants.
A notification was released on April 1 for interested VROs and VRAs to submit their preferences. The exam took place on May 25, results were declared on May 30, and appointment orders were expected on June 2. From the 5,060 candidates, 3,550 passed the exam.
Despite the quick completion of exams and result announcements, the appointment orders have not been issued, leaving successful candidates in limbo.
One applicant shared with The Hans India that many VRAs were moved to different districts as part of a randomization process, such as those from Sangareddy being relocated to the former Khammam. These candidates hoped to return to their home districts after passing the GPO exam but are frustrated by the delay in receiving appointment orders.
Recently, leaders of the VRA JAC met with CCLA Lokesh Kumar DS to urge the issuance of these orders, yet no action has been taken. The applicant stressed the importance of timely appointments, especially as the new academic year starts, so they can plan for their children’s school admissions.
