Lateral entry isn’t inherently bad. India’s civil services can benefit from outside expertise — economists, technologists, ...

New Delhi: More than four months after the Centre took a U-turn on bringing in lateral entrants in senior and mid-level positions in the bureaucracy following an uproar by the opposition over the lack ...

The government is consulting with ministries and departments on lateral entry recruitment. This initiative brings in private sector experts for specific roles. Around 60 officers have been appointed ...