Centre: Apply afresh for 10 Joint Secy posts

New Delhi, December 11

The UPSC has sought fresh applications from over 6,000 private sector specialists who have applied for 10 posts of Joint Secretary in the Central Government through “lateral entry” mode, the DoPT said Tuesday.

In a statement, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) said the task of selection of suitable candidates from amongst those who had applied for the posts in select government departments through “lateral entry” mode was entrusted to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by the competent authority on October 29.

“All candidates who have already submitted their applications online to the DoPT are now requested to fill a detailed application form (DAF), which seeks to obtain additional specific information from the candidates regarding qualifications and experience so as to facilitate the selection process,” it said. — PTI