Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Kerala Govt Extends Lottery Dept Data Entry Operators' Tenure Again
Imagine the lottery department needs extra helpers to handle more tickets and prizes.
Instead of hiring people the regular way, they keep extending the jobs of some temporary workers.
This has happened eight times since 2018!
The government says they need these workers because things are busy.
But some people worry this isn't fair to others who are waiting to get a job through a proper test.
They also worry these temporary jobs might become permanent without the usual hiring rules.
It's like a shortcut that might cause problems down the road.
Kerala government has extended the tenure of 25 temporary data entry operators in the lottery department for the eighth time since 2018.
The extension, approved via a May 27 order, prolongs their appointments until June 2026.
The government cites increased workload due to higher ticket sales and prize claims to justify the extensions.
Critics argue that this practice deviates from legal and ethical standards, bypassing the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC).
Concerns include potential regularizations and impact on morale of qualified individuals waiting for permanent positions through PSC.
- Who
- The Kerala government and temporary data entry operators in the lottery department are involved.
- What
- The Kerala government extended the tenure of 25 temporary data entry operators.
- When
- The most recent extension was issued on May 27, 2024, extending appointments until June 2026.
- Where
- Kerala Lottery Department.
- Why
- Due to increased workload and operational demands, the government cites rising ticket sales, expanded prize structures, and efficient processing needs.
Public/Experts
Government
Recruitment Practices
Public/Experts
Adherence to legal and ethical standards for public employment through the PSC
Government
Extending temporary appointments due to increased workload.
Filling Vacancies
Public/Experts
Creating sanctioned posts and notifying them through the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) to ensure transparency and fair opportunity
Government
Reliance on stop-gap hiring.
- Latest Government Order
- May 27, 2024
- Extensions
- Eighth time since 2018
- Appointment Extension Until
- June 2026
- Number of Temporary Data Entry Operators
- 25
- Justification
- Increased workload, higher ticket sales and prize claims
- Department Involved
- Kerala Lottery Department