Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of Administrative Secretaries to review the status of updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) across departments and assess the progress made in holding DPCs for government employees.
During the meeting, Dulloo undertook a comprehensive department-wise review of the Recruitment Rules pertaining to both Gazetted and Subordinate Services and emphasized the need for their timely revision in line with evolving administrative requirements and technological advancements.
He stressed the importance of aligning departmental structures with contemporary needs. He underscored the necessity of identifying posts that have become redundant over time and strengthening those that are critical for efficient functioning of departments.
To carry forward this exercise in a structured manner, the Chief Secretary directed the constitution of a core team under the leadership of the Commissioner Secretary, ARI & Trainings Department, with representatives from GAD, Finance Department, Law Department and the concerned departments. The team shall undertake a comprehensive review of departmental cadres and manpower requirements in the coming weeks to ensure optimum utilization of human resources across government departments.
The Chief Secretary further emphasized that updated Recruitment Rules are essential for enhancing administrative efficiency, ensuring transparent career progression for employees and creating opportunities for induction of skilled manpower possessing qualifications suited to modern governance requirements. He called upon all departments to expedite the process of revising and finalizing their Recruitment Rules within stipulated timelines.
The meeting also deliberated on the framework and skill sets required for recruitment of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Discussions were held regarding the work being undertaken by the committee constituted earlier by the General Administration Department to examine the issue and formulate suitable recommendations for future recruitment.
Speaking during the discussions on recruitment of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Shailendra Kumar, advised all Administrative Secretaries to clearly articulate the nature of skills and competencies required from MTS personnel in their respective departments.
Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, M. Raju, informed the meeting about the number of DPCs conducted by various departments across different cadres and presented details of employees promoted since October 2025.
Earlier, Commissioner Secretary, ARI & Trainings Department, Shabnam Kamili, gave a detailed presentation on the status of Recruitment Rules currently under examination in the department.
The meeting also reviewed the functioning of the online portal developed for processing Recruitment Rules. It was informed that several departments have already submitted proposals through the portal and that all technical issues affecting its operation have been successfully resolved.
The Chief Secretary reiterated the Government’s commitment towards modernizing human resource management practices, streamlining service structures and ensuring timely promotions, thereby enhancing administrative efficiency and improving service delivery to the people.
