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Lateral entry into civil services refers to induction of eligible candidates into bureaucracy by bypassing the regular mode at a higher level of its hierarchical structure.
In June 2018, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued notification inviting applications for 10 senior level positions at the joint secretary level in the Departments of Economic Affairs, Revenue, Commerce and Highways among others.
The eligibility criteria includes “Individuals working at comparable levels in Private Sector Companies, Consultancy Organisations, International/Multinational Organisations with a minimum of 15 years' experience” besides those working in central public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, statutory organisations, research bodies and universities.
According to the DopT, the recruitment will be on contract basis for three to five years. The
intake will be made in 10 departments initially but will expand to other categories in the second phase.