Powers and Duties: Raj Bhavan, West Bengal, India

Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees of Governor’s Secretariat, West Bengal

According to Rule 5 of the Governor's (allowances and privileges) Rules 1987 issued by the Government of India under Section 13 of Governor's (emolument, allowances and privileges) Act 1982, in addition to Household Establishment as per Rule 4 of the schedule, the Governor shall be entitled to separate secretarial staff which shall be provided by the concerned State Government. Staff pattern at present is as follows :

Sl No.	Designation & Pay Scale	No. of Posts	Powers and duties
1	Principal Secretary to the Governor Fixed Pay Grade (Apex Scale)	1	Head of the Office of both the Governor's Secretariat and Governor's (Household) Secretariat.
2	OSD & Ex-Officio Special Secretary to Governor Pay Level - 24	1	As head of the Office supervises all administrative and establishment works including all secretarial work viz. appointment/invitation of Governor, Assembly matters etc. of Governor's Secretariat.

Other Officers and Employees of Governor’s Secretariat

1	Assistant Secretary, Pay Level - 24 ( Rs. 67,300-1,73,200/- )	2	Mainly look after establishment & accounts matter, engagement/appointment/message of the Governor, RTI cases, different constitutional matters including Assembly Bills, Ordinances, matters related to Universities and miscellaneous petitions.
2	Senior Personal Secretary Grade II Pay Level - 16 ( Rs. 56,100 - 1,44,300/- )	1	Helps in providing secretarial assistance to The Hon'ble Governor.
3	Special Officer Pay Level - 16 ( Rs. 56,100-1,44,300/- )	1	Looks after the works of Special Section and Governor's Welfare fund.
4	Section Officer Pay Level - 12B ( Rs. 44,800-1,15,700/- )	3	Supervise the day to day work of Head Assistants and all other Assistants of the Section also deals with miscellaneous files.
5	Head Assistant Pay Level - 10C ( Rs. 41,800-1,07,700/- )	3	Supervises the day to day work of General Section and Special Section as well as dealing of important files.
6	Record Keeper (Recruitment Rules not yet framed)	1	Responsible for keeping records.
7	Personal Secretary PB-4 (Rs. 9,000 – 40,500/-) with Grade Pay Rs.4,800/-	2	Provide secretarial assistance of confidential nature to the Governor and Addl. Chief Secy.
9	Senior Personal Assistant PB-4 (Rs. 9,000-40,500/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 4,580/-	1	Provides secretarial assistance to the Governor.
10	Upper Division Assistant PB-3 (Rs.7,100 - 37,600/-) with Grade Pay Rs.3,600/-	11	Processing of letters in files.
11	Lower Division Assistants PB-2 (Rs. 5,400 - 25,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 2,600/-	14	Processing of letters in files.
12	Telephone Operator, Supervisory Grade PB-3 (Rs. 7,100 - 37,600/-) with Grade Pay Rs.3,900/-	1	Supervises the day to day operation of EPABX system.
13	Typist (Grade-I) PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) with Grade Pay Rs.3,600/-	1	Works as Typist.
14	Telephone Operator Grade-I PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) with Grade Pay Rs.3,600/-	3	Work as Operator of Raj Bhavan EPABX.
15	Telephone Operator Basic Grade PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	4	Works as Operator of Raj Bhavan EPABX.
16	Cashier PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	In-charge of all transactions by cash and cheque and responsible for maintenance of Cash Book.
17	Despatcher PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	Despatches the official letters.
18	Muharrior Grade II PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.2,300/-	1	Responsible for maintenance and supply of all office files and other records.
19	Record Supplier PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.2,100/-	1	Responsible for maintenance and supply of all office files and other records.
20	Duftry PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	2	Keep office stationery.
21	Jamadar PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	1	Looks after the allotment of duty of Peons.
22	Peon Gr-I PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	6	Work as Messengers and Orderlies.
23	Peon Basic Grade PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) with Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	13	Work as Messengers and Orderlies.
24	Duplicating Machine Operator	1	Making photocopies of the official documents.

Officers and Employees of Governor's (Household)Secretariat, West Bengal

1	Special Secretary to the Governor & Comptroller, Governor's (Household) Secretariat (According to own cadre)	1	Head of the Office of Governor's (Household) Secretariat.
2	O.S.D. to the Governor & Deputy Comptroller, Governor' (Household) Secretariat (According to own cadre)	1	Looks after establishment and household work under overall guidance of Comptroller. Acts as Director of Hospitality West Bengal & D.D.O
3	ADC to the Governor (According to own cadre)	2	Looks after works related to Governor's tour and personal security.
4	OSD to Governor	1	Supervises work related to the Governor's Household Secretariat.
5	Section Officers PB-4 (Rs. 9,000-40,500/-) Grade Pay Rs. 4,780/-	2	Supervises the day to day work of Assistants of the section.
6	Senior Personal Secretary (According to own cadre) PB-4A (Rs. 15,600 - 42,000/-) with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/-	1	Helps in providing secretarial assistance to the earmarked Officer.
7	Head Assistant PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.4,220/-	1	Supervises the day to day work of General Section including Establishment.
8	House Keeper PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,900/-	1	Matters relating to House Keeping.
9	Assistant Catering Superintendent PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,600/-	1	Looks after Pantry, cleaning of Raj Bhavan.
10	Baker - cum - Confectioner PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,600/-	1	Matter related to baking and confectioneries.
11	Computer Supervisor PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,900/-	1	Responsible for computer programming and supervises the hardware and software matters of Computers installed in the Office.
12	U.D.A. PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,600/-	7	Processing of letters in File.
13	L.D.A. PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	7	Processing of letters in File.
14	Librarian PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,900/-	1	Responsible for maintenance of up to date records of Governor's Library.
15	Storekeeper PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	Responsible for maintenance of stores of day to day consumable items, furniture and artifacts of Raj Bhavan, Kolkata.
16	Transport Supervisor PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,900/-	1	Looks after the smooth functioning of Raj Bhavan Garage.
17	Typist Grade-I PB-3 (Rs. 7,100-37,600/-) Grade Pay Rs.3,600/-	1	Works as Typist.
18	Typist Basic Grade PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	2	Works as Typist.
19	Despatcher PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	Despatches the official letters.
20	Cashier PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	In-Charge of all transactions by cash and cheque and responsible for maintenance of Cash Book.
21	Cash Collector PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,900/-	1	Transacts day to day business in Kolkata Pay & Accounts Office and Bank.
22	Record Supplier PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,900/-	1	Responsible for maintenance and supply of all office files and other records.
23	Household Supervisor PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,300/-	1	Supervises the works of Pantry.
24	Head Cook PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	Mainly works as Cook and supervises the work of other Cooks.
25	Cook Grade-I PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	Works as Cook.
26	Cook Basic Grade PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,300/-	2	Works as Cook.
27	Head Abdar PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,300/-	1	Responsible for preparation and service of water/beverages etc.
28	Head Butler PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,300/-	1	Responsible for preparation of tea and supervision of works of Pariveshaks.
29	Transport Superintendent PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,300/-	1	Responsible for reception and seeing off guests, purchases of tickets of Governor and guests and transportation of luggage of guests.
30	Caretaker- Livery Godown PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,100/-	1	Responsible for keeping liveries of all employees, proper maintenance and keeping Stock Register.
31	Garage Superintendent PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,600/-	1	Functions as Chauffeur and looks after allotment of duty of Chauffeurs and Drivers.
32	Chauffeur PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,300/-	8	Drives vehicles.
33	Motor Car Cleaner PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	2	Cleans vehicles.
34	Tailor PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,100/-	2	Does the tailoring works of furniture, curtain, linens etc.
35	Polisher PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.2,100/-	2	Polishes furniture as per requirement.
36	Furniture Sarkar PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,900/-	1	Responsible for in-house arrangement of furniture as per specific requirement.
37	Jamadar PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,900/-	2	Looks after the allotment of duty of Chaprassi.
38	Duftry PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,900/-	2	Keeps office stationery.
39	Tindal PB-2 (Rs. 5,400-25,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,900/-	1	Carries files etc. of Governor, receives and sees off guests.
40	Chaprassi PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	13	Carries files etc. of Governor, receives and sees off guests.
41	Messenger PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	11	Carrying of office files and letters.
42	Camp Laskar PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	2	Carrying of office files and letters.
43	Livery Khalasi PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	1	Supplies liveries to different employees from the stores as per requirement.
44	Silver Butler PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	1	Responsible for day to day cleaning of crockeries and utensils made of silver.
45	House Bearer PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	3	Works in Suites and attends to the guests staying there.
46	House Laskar PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	8	Works in Suites and attends to the guests staying there.
47	Head Sweeper PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	1	Mainly works as Sweeper and supervises the work of the other Sweepers.
48	Sweeper PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	13	Day to day cleaning of the floors of Raj Bhavan.
49	Pariveshak PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,800/-	7	Serves food, tea and refreshment.
50	Silver Cleaner PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	2	Responsible for day to day cleaning of crockeries and utensils made of silver.
51	Masalchi PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	3	Cleaning of crockeries and other utensils.
52	Kitchen Cleaner PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	5	Assists Head Cook and Cook.
53	Linen Bearer PB-1 (Rs. 4,900-16,200/-) Grade Pay Rs.1,700/-	2	Supplies linens to different Suites as per requirement.