Debate over the Government of India's lateral recruitment for 45 high-level positions, bypassing the traditional UPSC process.
Direct recruitment into senior government roles without UPSC exams, based on specific qualifications and expertise.
What is Lateral Entry? –
– Undermines the UPSC’s merit-based selection. – Lack of reservations may reduce SC, ST, OBC, and EWS representation.
Opposition’s Concerns – –
– Brings in experts in fields like technology and health to address modern challenges. – Based on recommendations from the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC).
Government’s Justification – – –
Critics argue the limited vacancies sidestep the application of reservation quotas.
Reservation and 13-Point Roster – – – –