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Election administration roles. ECI Secretariat + state CEO offices.
Election Commission staff plan + administer Indian elections. Roles span policy (ECI Secretariat Delhi), state-level (Chief Electoral Officers + Deputy CEOs), and field (Returning Officers during elections).
2 viable paths.
Civil service (IAS/State) → ECI deputation
Most senior ECI roles filled by IAS/state-service officers on deputation.
ECI staff exam → Junior officer
ECI Secretariat has its own clerical + officer-grade recruitments.
Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.
Staff roles → Senior administrators → Deputy CEO → CEO → Election Commissioner (constitutional appt)
Pros
Cons
Stable. ECI workforce stable + state Election Commissions expanding.