Appointment of specialists from private sector/academia to senior government positions (Joint Secretary, Director, Deputy Secretary) on contract basis, typically 3-5 years.
How many people have been appointed?
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Which ministries have lateral entrants?
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What happened to the 2024 recruitment?
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Are reservations applicable?
Government's position: Not applicable to "single-post cadres" per Supreme Court precedent. However, this remains politically and legally contentious.
What positions are available?
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What is the contract duration?
Typically 3-5 years, with possible extensions. Several 2021-2022 batch members received 1-2 year extensions in 2024.
Is this data verified?
Yes, 100% verified from official PIB releases, UPSC notifications, DoPT reports, and parliamentary records. View all sources →