Centre Asks States To Nominate More Officers For Central Deputation

Centre asked the state governments not to nominate officers, who are on the verge of promotion, that often necessitates their early repatriation to their cadre to avail the benefit.

The Centre has asked state governments to nominate more officers for central deputation at the level of deputy secretary, director and joint secretary, citing their shortage, according to an official communique. It also asked them not to nominate officers, who are on the verge of promotion, that often necessitates their early repatriation to their cadre to avail the benefit. "It may be ensured that the names of only those officers are forwarded who are likely to remain available under the Central Staffing Scheme for full tenure," said the letter issued by the personnel ministry. Officers of the level of deputy secretary/director and above are usually appointed in central government ministries/departments (i.e. on central deputation) under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS).