Anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has sought applications from retired Government officials, including those who have served in the CBI and ED among other central probe agencies, to join it as consultants, officials said on Friday.  They said these consultants may help in conducting preliminary inquiries into graft complaints received by the Lokpal.

The Lokpal has recently advertised six posts of consultants at various levels, including one for appointment of an eligible candidate as a “Personal Assistant”.

The other five posts are that of a consultant-deputy director/superintendent of police (Lokpal) and two each of consultant-inquiry/investigation officer and consultant-assistant inquiry/investigation officer, according to the vacancy circular issued by Lokpal.

Giving details of the eligibility for the post of consultant-deputy director/SP (Lokpal), the circular said officers who have retired from the Central Armed Police Forces can apply.

Retired Officers of Group-A organised services who worked in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) among others are also eligible to apply.

Those applying for the post should have at least five years’ experience in conducting inquiries or investigations in general or economic and banking or cyber matters.

The vacancy circular assumes significance as the Lokpal has recently constituted an inquiry wing for conducting a preliminary inquiry into graft-related offences committed by public servants.