NEW DELHI: Stating that 38 candidates had been inducted on lateral entry basis into the central government since 2018, minister of state for PMO and personnel Jitendra Singh on Monday said the lateral recruitment process achieves the twin objectives of bringing fresh talent and augmenting the manpower at certain levels.
UPSC had in October this year recommended the appointment of 31 candidates on lateral entry basis to the posts of joint secretary, director and deputy secretary in various central ministries and departments. The appointments include three joint secretaries, 19 directors and nine deputy secretaries — all on contract or deputation basis. Earlier, seven joint secretaries were appointed under the lateral scheme.
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