Hyderabad, March 1 : The Andhra Pradesh State Haj Committee has invited applications from eligible active Muslim Government employees between 25 to 50 years of age with sound health and experience of management of public functions, for deputation as Khadim-ul-Hujjaj to assist the Haj pilgrims during Haj 2014 in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The applications on prescribed format may be submitted on or before March 31st in the office of the Haj Committee, Haj House, Nampally, Hyderabad. Applications received after the due date will not be entertained. Further, the applications which are incomplete or received without supporting documents will be summarily rejected without any notice, SHC Special Officer Prof SA Shukoor said.
SHC Executive Officer Abdul Hameed said that the candidates who have attended Orientation Camp/Training Camps organised by the Haj committee of India (HCI) or the State Haj Committee will be considered for selection as Khadim ul Hujaj. The Government servants or employees of PSUs/statutory bodies of the Government such as BDO, Tahsildar or School Teacher, who have knowledge of Arabic Language and experience in Haj will be given prefrence for selection. This year i.e. Haj 2014 the Haj Committee of India has invited applications from the employees of Public Sector Units and statutory bodies besides Government servants. No family member can accompany the Khadim-ul-Hujjaj during the Haj period.
He further said that Senior Officers like Group A Officers of Central or State Government are not eligible. They should have good knowledge of Arabic language and Haj related activities. The Khadim ul Hujjaj will have to travel with the pilgrims only. The selected Khadim-ul-Hujjaj are warned that in case of any adverse report on the performance of duties by a Khadim-ul-Hujjaj received from the Consulate General of India, Jeddah or from HCI/ MEA, he may have to refund the entire amount of expenditure incurred by the State Haj Committee on his journey to Saudi Arabia.
The forms and details can be had from the office of the AP State Haj Committee, Haj House, Nampally, Hyderabad (Phone 040- 23298793). (INN)
