Lateral Entry Government Jobs

Larger proportion of government posts meant for general category goes unfulfilled

NITI Aayog, in a 2017 report, had recommended induction of personnel in the middle and senior mgmtt level in the government to bring in fresh talent as well as augment the availability of manpower

This recruitment programme has received enthusiastic responses from the private sector

Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitender Singh said lateral entry of professionals in the government will not result in any kind of discrimination

Lateral entry means the appointment of specialists from private sector in government organisations

The term lateral entry relates to the appointment of specialists, mainly those from private sector, in government organisations

The term lateral entry relates to appointment of specialists, mainly those from private sector, in government organisations

In 2016, 1.1 million people sat for the first stage of the selection process; all knew that only 180 of them would make it into the service. Success is about as likely as a tossed nickel landing on it

We need to revive Nehru's idea of the Industrial Management Pool back in 1953 to manage PSUs which the IAS sabotaged

Regulations for prevention of corruption are applicable to anyone holding a post

The shortage of officials at the senior level has been widely documented

Appointment to these posts should be opened to competition, irrespective of department or seniority