Centre expands Census enumerator pool to include private school teachers, clerks

Under the amended rules, teachers working in educational institutions run by the government, local authorities, aided or unaided private bodies, societies and trusts can be appointed as enumerators.

The eligibility list also covers clerks and other officials working for the Central and state governments, local authorities and various establishments.

The Census Rules were first published in the Gazette of India on December 31, 1990.