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Fact-sheet: 'Lateral entry' at JS rank in Govt of India

By IndianMandarins- 11 Jun 2018
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facts-sheet-lateral-entry-at-js-rank-in-govt-of-indiaThe much awaited, though much debatable, decision on "lateral entry" in Joint Secretary rank post is a reality now. The countdown for you to apply and grab JS-level post in Govt of India starts now. NaMo Administration may hire you as a joint secretary in as many ministries and departments if you are a private sector professional above 40 years of age and with 15 years of work experience in any of the ten fields like economic affairs, civil aviation, infrastructure, commerce or environment & forests with private sector companies, consultancy firms and international or multinational organisations. If you are serving with state govt or union territory administration at an equivalent level or eligible for appointment to an equivalent level in your cadre with relevant experience, you are also eligible to apply for these posts. In case you are working at comparable levels in public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, statutory organisations, universities and recognised research institutes with a minimum of 15-year experience, you are also eligible to be appointed on deputation (including short-term contract) with lien in the parent department. You would be entitled for the pay scale of a joint secretary which is from Rs 1.44 lakh to Rs 2.18 lakh per month. In addition, they would be entitled to perks like government accommodation and vehicle. Those who are interested need to apply online by July 30, 2018. Once you are through with the shortlisting and selection process you will be appointed for a period of three years on contract basis which may be extended to five years based on performance appraisals. The employment contract can be terminated by either side with a minimum notice period of three months. The shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interaction with the selection committee. If that is the case your appointment shall be deemed to be public servants for the purpose of the CCS (Conduct) Rules and such other statutes as notified by the government from time to time.

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