Union Cabinet approves cadre review of Indian Telecom Services, Gr A

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 New Delhi : The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the Cadre Review of Indian Telecommunications Service (ITS), Group `A’. The proposalsincluded creation of one Apex level post of Director General of Telecom while the number of Duty posts has been fixed at 853. A Deputation Reserve of 310 posts has been provided for deputation of ITS   officers to other departments / organizations and the cadre strength restricted to the present working strength of 1,690.

The approval would result in strengthening of the cadre structure both at the DoT headquarters and in the field units on the basis of functional requirement. It will also meet the requirement of skilled manpower in BSNL/MTNL. This will reduce the existing stagnation of ITS officers, according to PIB release.