In a significant move impacting administrative structures, the Department of Personnel and Training recently issued an order detailing the decadrement of several key positions from the Central Secretariat Service. This decision, dated March 27, 2017, specifically affects the Ministry of Defence, streamlining its cadre unit. As per the directive, one Director/DS post, one Under Secretary post, and two Section Officer posts have been decdared. This restructuring aims to optimize the strength of various grades within the cadre units, with revised strengths now set at 47 for Director/DS, 119 for Under Secretary, and 221 for Section Officers. The directive, signed by a senior government official, underscores ongoing efforts to fine-tune governmental staffing and operational efficiency. This communication was disseminated to relevant ministries and units, ensuring broad awareness and facilitating the necessary administrative adjustments.
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F.No.24/2/2014-CS-I (P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 27th March, 2017
ORDER
Approval of the competent authority is accorded for decadrement of the posts, as detailed under, from Central Secretariat Service:-
| S. No. | Cadre Unit( Ministry/Deptt. /Organization | Grade and service from which decadred | Number of posts | Revised Strength of Grade in the Cadre Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ministry of Defence | Director/DS | 1 | 47 |
| 2. | Under Secretary | 1 | 119 | |
| 3. | Section Officer | 2 | 221 |
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