After years, PCMC all set to recruit permanent staff again

PCMC officials said the Maharashtra government recently lifted its ban on recruitment. The last date to submit applications for the vacancies is Sept 8.

Officials said there will be written tests and interviews for all the posts. (File)

After the Maharashtra government lifted restrictions on recruitment by civic bodies, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has decided to fill as many as 386 vacancies in different departments. All the vacancies are for permanent staff, said officials.

Complete information regarding the posts and vacancies have been uploaded on the PCMC website, Assistant Municipal Commissioner Waman Nemane told The Indian Express.

“Candidates who want to apply for the posts should read the information in detail and apply accordingly. The should check the posts and verify whether their qualification is suited for the particular post,” he said.

PCMC officials said the state government had lifted the ban on recruitment a couple of months ago. “The ban was in force for nearly seven years,” officials said. After the ban was lifted, the PCMC had issued advertisement for recruiting staff nurses. However, the High Court later stayed the process of recruiting staff nurses.

PCMC sources said the civic body has nearly 5,000 vacancies, which will be filled up in a phased manner.

A civic body official said there will be written tests but no interviews. “Those scoring highest marks in written exam will get the PCMC job,” he said.

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PCMC Additional Municipal Commissioner Vikas Dhakane said, “PCMC has been filling up vacancies so far on contractual basis. While doctors and nurses get job in PCMC hospitals on 11-month contracts, employees in other departments get jobs for six months. We pay them an honorarium. But the process of selecting employees on permanent basis is now underway. We will soon be filling up most of the posts. These posts are basically of employees from Class III and Class IV category.”

Some of the vacant posts in PCMC are those of additional legal consultant, law officer, deputy fire brigade officer, clerk, electrical junior officer, animal keeper, health inspector, social activist, horticulture supervisor. assistant garden superintendent, garden superintendent civil engineer assistant and junior civil engineer.

Manoj Dattatrye More

Manoj Dattatrye More is a Senior Editor at The Indian Express, having been with the publication since 1992. Based in Pune, he is a veteran journalist with a 33-year career that spans editorial desk work, investigative reporting, and political analysis. Professional Legacy Experience: He spent his first 16 years on the editorial desk before moving into active field reporting. He has written over 20,000 stories, including more than 10,000 bylined articles. Impact Journalism: He is widely respected for "campaign-style" reporting that leads to tangible social change. Road Safety: His decade-long campaign regarding the dangerous state of the Pune-Mumbai highway in Khadki resulted in a ₹23 crore reconstruction project in 2006, which dramatically reduced fatalities. Environmental Protection: His reports against tree cutting on the Pune-Mumbai and Pune-Nashik highways saved approximately 2,000 trees. Anti-Corruption: During the COVID-19 pandemic, he exposed a scam where doctors were being asked to pay bribes for government jobs, resulting in them being hired without payment. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Manoj More's recent work focuses heavily on the shifting political landscape of Maharashtra and civic governance in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area: 1. Political Shifts & Alliances "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): A major report on the local self-government election results, detailing the NCP’s stronghold in Baramati, Indapur, and Lonavala. "BJP ropes in 13 ex-corporators, deals major blow to NCP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on a significant political defection in Pimpri-Chinchwad as the BJP gears up for civic polls. "Congress opts for solo BMC run as alliance talks with Sena (UBT) collapse" (Dec 17, 2025): Covering the breakdown of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) talks for the Mumbai civic elections. "NCP(SP)'s Rahul Kalate, Sena (UBT) leader Sanjog Waghere set to join BJP" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing high-profile party-hopping ahead of the municipal elections. 2. Civic & Administrative Accountability "PCMC draws ire for issuing tenders worth Rs 250 crore just before poll code" (Dec 17, 2025): An investigative piece on the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s last-minute spending spree before election restrictions. "93 killed in 76 accidents in five years: Bypass service roads in Pune remain undeveloped for 18 yrs" (Nov 16, 2025): A critical look at the long-delayed infrastructure projects contributing to fatalities on Pune’s bypass roads. 3. Social & Labor Issues "As state says TCS has laid off 376 employees: FITE flags figures, say nearly 2,500 were forced to quit" (Dec 11, 2025): Investigating conflicting reports regarding IT sector layoffs in Maharashtra. "Maharashtra govt move to 'downgrade' Aadhaar cards" (Nov 30, 2025): Reporting on the state’s decision to require additional documents alongside Aadhaar to combat identity misuse. Signature Beat Manoj More is the definitive voice on Pimpri-Chinchwad, an industrial hub he has covered for three decades. His reporting is characterized by its aggressive stance against local "gondaism" (thuggery) and a relentless focus on civic infrastructure—choked drains, garbage management, and public transport. X (Twitter): @manojmore91982 ... Read More

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