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TopicDepartment of Personnel and Training

Topic: Department of Personnel and Training

DoPT launches inquiry into ‘reservation misuse’ by 15 civil service officers across 8 states, ministries

Dept of Personnel & Training has selected 11 IAS officers, 2 IPS, 1 IRS & 1 IFS for verification. Inquiry ordered following multiple complaints by RTI activist Vijay Kumbhar.

How visually impaired candidate won 16-year legal battle for civil service appointment

Pankaj Srivastava, appointed as information officer, is among a number of civil Services qualifiers denied appointment due to delays in implementation of disability reservation laws.

‘Pleased’ govt to extend 7 lateral entrants’ tenure, but doesn’t see them as fix for IAS crunch

37 officers appointed so far through lateral recruitment — 7 in 2019 & 30 in 2021. Lateral entrants required to sign 3-year contract, extendable by 2 years, contingent on performance.

CBI officer doesn’t need to be ‘cop’ anymore: Non-IPS induction raises ‘lateral entry’ question

New Delhi: A police officer in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) doesn’t actually need to be a police officer by training anymore. Now,...

Modi govt forms DoPT panel to solve IAS crunch at Centre, members say more intake won’t fix it

According to rules, 22% of total sanctioned strength of IAS officers (1,451) is supposed to be deputed to the Centre. However, DoPT report says only 6% (445) are in place.

Relieve IPS officers on time, groom second-in-command — DoPT advises CBI against extensions

DoPT has said the measures will prevent vested interests from developing, and would allow the CBI’s second rung of officers to rise up the ranks.

Modi govt gives lateral entry a fresh push, wants to recruit 30 senior officers

Govt has advertised 30 posts through lateral entry at the level of joint secretaries and directors in ministries, PSUs and departments.

Govt wants IAS, IPS officers to be nice to public, organises training to make them ‘friendly’

The voluntary training programme is likely to be organised in February next year. Officers with a minimum of four years in service all the way up to secretary rank will be eligible.

Govt job aspirants protest delay in results, issuance of admit cards with a trending hashtag

Hashtag #speakupforSSCRaliwaystudents trends on Twitter with over 3 mn posts in support of govt job aspirants protesting delay in SSC CGL results & postponement of RRB NTPC exam.

All ministries to list IAS, IPS, other officers with ‘doubtful integrity’ for early retirement

Ministries have been told to maintain registers, which will contain the performance review of officials in the 50-55-year age bracket and those who have completed 30 years in service.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.