Eight IAS officers of Chhattisgarh cadre are currently on Central Deputation, the Central Government has informed.
Further, One officer is on Inter Cadre Deputation to Uttar Pradesh as approved by the Competent Authority, it informed.
At present, there are 158 officers in position against the Total Authorized Strength (TAS) of 193 officers in Chhattisgarh Cadre of Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Accordingly, there is a shortage of 35 officers in Chhattisgarh Cadre of IAS. The shortfall in various cadres of IAS is a pan India phenomenon. To address the problem the Government has increased over the years, annual intake of IAS officers under Direct Recruitment Quota. In promotion quota prompt actions have been taken for holding of Selection Committee Meeting for appointment by promotion/selection of State Service Officers in IAS.