Lateral Recruitment
EPFO issues appointment letters to 976 new recruits at Rozgar Mela
Retirement fund body EPFO on Saturday said that it handed over appointment letters to 976 new recruits at the 15th Rozgar Mela on Saturday. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, participated in the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela held on Saturday across 47 locations nationwide, a labour ministry statement said. The event, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via videoconferencing, saw the distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted youth in various government departments, including EPFO. As part of this significant recruitment drive, EPFO welcomes new recruits to strengthen its workforce, ensuring efficient delivery of social security services to millions of subscribers across India, the ministry said. Appointment Letters to 345 Accounts Officers/ Enforcement Officers and 631 Social Security Assistants were issued on Saturday. EPFO has established a recruitment vertical in the Head Office to ensu
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63 'specialists' appointed in govt departments via lateral entry: Centre
As many as 63 specialists have been appointed in different Central government departments through the lateral entry mode from 2019 to 2023, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Of these, 35 were appointed on contract basis and the remaining 28 on deputation, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Jitendra Singh, said in a written reply in the Upper House. "Lateral recruitment at the levels of joint secretary, director and deputy secretary has been undertaken since 2018 to appoint persons for specific assignments, keeping in view their specialised knowledge and expertise in the domain area," Singh said. Giving details, Singh said eight joint secretaries were appointed in 2019, including five on contractual basis and three through deputation from other government departments/organisations. Thitry recruitments were made in 2021 at the levels of joint secretary (3), director (18) and deputy secretary (9). Of these, 14 were on contract and 16 were through deputation, the minister .
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UPSC recommendations fall short of direct recruitment requirement
Larger proportion of government posts meant for general category goes unfulfilled
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Despite challenges, Centre's 'lateral entry' programme gains traction
This recruitment programme has received enthusiastic responses from the private sector
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J&K Police Recruitment 2019 last date: Apply for 2700 posts before Oct 22
J&K police vacancies: Know eligibility and recruitment criteria for Jammu and Kashmir police recruitment 2019 on www.jkpolice.gov.in
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BSF Constable exam answer sheet released: Check your results on bsf.nic.in
Candidates qualifying the BSF Phase 2 exam 2019 will be called for a detailed medical examination
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Govt proposal allowing pvt sector professionals in civil services draws ire
The government has announced vacancies for ten senior-level posts for private sector professionals as well
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