New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the empanelment of 10 officers from various central services for appointment at the Joint Secretary or Joint Secretary equivalent rank in the Government of India.
The decision enables these officers to be considered for postings at the Joint Secretary level across ministries and departments at the central government.
Details of the Empanelled Officers
The empanelment covers officers from Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS).
Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE)
- Anand Chekkilla (2002 batch)
- Prem Chand Lochab (2002 batch)
- Satish Kumar (2002 batch)
- Sumit Garg (2002 batch)
- Vipin Pal Singh (2002 batch)
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME)
- Amit Sinha (2002 batch)
- Brijesh Kumar Pandey (2002 batch)
- Vinamra Mishra (2002 batch)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Ashwin M Kotnis (2003 batch)
Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS)
- B Sriramachandra Murty (1995 batch)
Significance of the Empanelment
Empanelment at the Joint Secretary level is a major milestone in an officer’s career. It makes them eligible for key decision-making positions at the central government, giving them authority over policy formulation, administration, and implementation in various ministries and departments.
This step also reflects the government’s confidence in the officers’ experience, expertise, and ability to handle responsibilities at the highest levels of administration.
