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Centre Urges More Women, SC/ST Officers for Central Roles
The central government has asked all states to send more women officers and those from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities for important jobs in the central government.
These jobs include positions like Chief Vigilance Officers, who help prevent corruption.
The government wants these officers to be available for at least two years.
If a state takes back an officer's name after it has been recommended, that officer cannot be considered for central jobs for five years.
Starting in 2026, all nominations will be done through a special online system.
This is to make sure that more diverse groups of people get important jobs and to help the government work better.
The Centre has asked states to nominate more women and SC/ST officers for central deputation roles.
Officers should be available for at least two years without recall by their states.
Appointments include positions under the Central Staffing Scheme and as Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs).
Withdrawing an officer's name after recommendation results in a five-year debarment from central deputation.
Nominations will be routed through a dedicated portal starting January 1, 2026.
- Who
- The Centre (Personnel Ministry) and state governments.
- What
- Request for more women and SC/ST officers to be nominated for central deputation roles.
- Where
- All states and central government departments.
- When
- Communique issued on December 10, with portal implementation from January 1, 2026.
- Why
- To improve representation and administrative capacity.
Government's Initiative
State Governments' Responsibilities
Representation and Diversity
Government's Initiative
The Centre emphasizes the importance of diversity and representation in central government roles, aiming to include more women and SC/ST officers.
State Governments' Responsibilities
State governments are responsible for nominating qualified officers, ensuring they meet the criteria for central deputation.
Administrative Capacity
Government's Initiative
The Centre seeks to enhance administrative capacity by appointing officers who can serve for at least two years without recall.
State Governments' Responsibilities
State governments must ensure that nominated officers are available for the required duration, balancing their needs with central requirements.
Key facts
- Initiative
- Centre urges states to nominate more women and SC/ST officers for central deputation.
- Purpose
- To improve representation at decision-making levels and build administrative capacity.
- Roles
- Appointments under Central Staffing Scheme and as Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs).
- Duration
- Officers should be available for at least two years without recall.
- Consequence
- Five-year debarment for withdrawing names after recommendation.
- Process
- Nominations to be routed through a dedicated portal from January 1, 2026.
- Policy
- Government policy includes debarment for refusing central deputation.
Quotes
Union personnel ministry
The Union personnel ministry is a government body responsible for personnel management and policy.
“Sufficient names of women and SC and ST officers may be sponsored so that adequate representation can be provided to them.”
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