Raj govt to appoint priests, 30 per cent reservation for women

After nearly 30 years, the Rajasthan government is set to appoint priest, manager and 'sevagir' (attendant) in government-run temples and the Devasthan Department, with a reservation of 30 per cent for women.
A total of 65 posts -- seven of Manager Grade-II, 47 of priest and 11 of 'sevagir' -- would be filled through written examination conducted by the Udaipur University.
The recruitment is being done after a gap of about 30 years and earlier there was no reservation for women, Devasthan Department commissioner Bhawani Singh Detha told PTI over telephone from Udaipur.
The posts are open to people from all castes, including SC, ST, and OBC, he said.

For the post of manager, applicants should have proficiency in English and Hindi languages, and for priests' post applicants should have knowledge of Hindu Puran, Bhajan, Mantra and various gods and goddesses "aarti".
Age relaxation will be given to widow and separated women candidates, he said.