Lateral entry for government posts, explained
The Hindu
What is lateral entry in government and why has the latest advertisment sparked a row in India? We examine.
The story so far: The Union Service Public Commission (UPSC) on Saturday issued an advertisement to recruit for multiple roles in certain Central Ministries through lateral entry, either on contract basis or through deputation. The advertisement is for 45 posts across 24 ministries, including 10 joint secretary and 35 director/deputy secretary posts. These posts need to filled by September 17.
The recruitment call triggered a chorus of protests from the Opposition, which alleged that the Centre was trying to circumvent existing reservation policies.
The advertisment seeks experts to fill joint secretary, director and deputy secretary posts in several departments/ministries.
Of these, the joint secretary positions are in fields including emerging technologies, semi-conductors and electronics, environment policy and law, digital economy, fintech, cybersecurity, investment in economic affairs, shipping, science and technology, economic/commercial/industrial posts under the Steel Ministry, renewable energy, policy and plan, and the National Disaster Management Authority.
Vacancies for directors and deputy secretaries are present in departments related to climate change, forestry, integrated nutrients management, natural farming, rain-fed farming system, organic farming, urban water management, aviation management, chemicals and petrochemicals, commodity pricing, insolvency and bankruptcy, education laws, education technology, international law, finance, tax policy, manufacturing/auto, advanced chemical cell battery manufacturing for automobile sector, and official languages. One position pertains to digital media, and is in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
The application is open to “talented and motivated Indian nationals willing to contribute towards nation- building,” in addition to to State/UT officers and employees from public sector undertakings. For applicants from the private sector, appointments would be made on a contract basis, while applicants from the public sector would be posted on deputation. Notably, directly recruited Central government employees are not eligible for the advertised posts.
The term of appointment for these posts is three years, which can be extended to five years based on performance.
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