Airport takeoff nears, retired staff to pitch in for YEIDA workload

Noida: Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) will soon bring 35 officials on deputation, drawing retired officers and serving staff from various govt departments.

The appointments will be made across planning, project, general administration and computer sections. The hiring comes as the Authority expects workload to rise with the airport scheduled to begin commercial operations from June 15.Officials said YEIDA will appoint both retired and serving govt officers to strengthen the workforce.Vacancies include seven posts for assistant manager (civil), two assistant managers (electrical and mechanical), one general manager (planning), one deputy general manager (planning), two senior draftsmen, two draftsmen, one deputy general manager (administration), two programmers, two data entry operators, five assistants and 10 junior assistants.Additional details and the application form will be available on the official YEIDA website.The age of retired personnel should be less than 64 years. In the case of deputation, the applicant should have at least five years of service remaining. The applicant must have an excellent service record and be physically fit. At the time of selection, the applicant will be required to submit a medical fitness certificate duly verified by the chief medical officer.

YEIDA currently has 10 senior officials, including the CEO, three additional CEOs, one officer on special duty, one general manager, one deputy general manager and a finance officer.The Yamuna Expressway region is expected to witness a sharp rise in administrative, planning and infrastructure-related activities once the airport becomes operational. The Authority is already overseeing a number of industrial plots, ongoing construction projects and new investments in the airport area.So far, the Authority has allotted 3,113 industrial plots, out of which 2,363 lease deeds have been conducted and 1,787 allottees have taken possession. YEIDA has sanctioned 716 maps and 314 buildings are under construction. Additionally, 60 industrial units have been completed, while 33 units are functional and registered with the Factories Act.With industrial, residential and commercial development accelerating around the upcoming airport, the workload related to project execution, land management, approvals, planning and public services is set to increase significantly.The recruitment drive is aimed at ensuring adequate manpower to manage the expanding responsibilities and support the region’s rapid growth, officials said.