Opposition parties had criticised the lateral entry, arguing that it would undermine reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs. In response, the BJP defended the measure, asserting that the NDA government is introducing transparency to a recruitment system that was initiated by the Congress-led UPA.
Recently, the UPSC issued an advertisement seeking 'talented and motivated Indian nationals' for lateral recruitment to various senior positions within the Union government. However, the move from UPSC triggered a debate on lateral entry into bureaucracy.
The minister said while most of the major lateral entries before 2014 were made in un ad-hoc manner, including cases of alleged favouritism, efforts of our Government have been to make the process institutionally driven, transparent and open.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced 45 positions—10 for Joint Secretaries and 35 for Directors/Deputy Secretaries—to be filled through lateral entry on a contract basis.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday advertised 45 posts -- 10 of joint secretaries and 35 of directors/deputy secretaries -- to be filled through the lateral entry mode on a contract basis, triggering a political stir.
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