PARLIAMENT QUESTION: REVIEW OF CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES - 23rd July 2026 - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions - Gazette Notification PDF

Executive Summary This report summarizes a written reply provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh in the Rajya Sabha on July 23, 2026, regarding the review of Central Civil Services. It details the deputation statistics of 1,344 officers over the last five years and outlines the mechanisms for cadre review and restructuring. The document highlights that while cadre review is a continuous process, the last reviews for major services like the IRS, Telecommunication, and Postal services occurred between 2013 and 2016.

Key Points / Main Content

Deputation and Staffing Schemes

• The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) manages officer assignments under the Central Staffing Scheme, Non-Central Staffing Scheme, and appointments for Chief Vigilance Officers.
• A total of 1,344 Central Civil Services officers (recruited via the Civil Services Examination, excluding AIS) have served on deputation outside their parent cadre in the past five years.
• Other deputations and assignments are administered and recorded by the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) within various Ministries and Departments.

Cadre Review and Restructuring

• Cadre review and restructuring is an ongoing process governed by specific Cadre Review Guidelines.
• The review of sanctioned cadre strength is initiated based on proposals submitted by the CCAs.
• Manpower assessments during these reviews account for factors such as automation, ICT adoption, business process re-engineering, and changes in organizational mandates.

Status of Service Reviews

• The last cadre review for the Indian Revenue Service was conducted in 2013.
• The Indian Telecommunication Service and the Indian Postal Service last underwent cadre reviews in 2016.

Impact Analysis

Central Civil Services Officers Impact Officers are subject to deputation and assignments outside their parent cadres under various staffing schemes. Their roles and the sanctioned strength of their services are subject to changes based on manpower assessments and technological updates. Action Required Officers must adhere to the deputation and assignment guidelines managed by the DoPT or their respective CCAs.

Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) Impact CCAs are responsible for administering deputations not covered by the DoPT and for maintaining all relevant records. They are the primary drivers of the cadre review process. Action Required CCAs must submit proposals for cadre reviews and sanctioned strength adjustments. They must also manage the manpower assessment process, considering automation and organizational changes.

Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) Impact The DoPT acts as the central body for managing specific staffing schemes and oversight of the cadre review process based on CCA proposals. Action Required The DoPT must continue to process deputations under the Central and Non-Central Staffing Schemes and evaluate cadre restructuring proposals in accordance with established guidelines.