Amit Kumar IAS empanelled as Joint Secretary at the Centre
Shri Amit Kumar IAS (Jharkhand 2010) has been empanelled as Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre.
A Joint Secretary at the Centre is one of the most significant positions in the administrative structure of the Government of India. The officer holding this post functions as a senior policymaker and administrator in a ministry or department of the Central Government. Usually appointed from the Indian Administrative Service, as well as other Group ‘A’ Central Services, a Joint Secretary is entrusted with substantial responsibilities related to governance, public administration, and implementation of government policies. The position is regarded as a crucial link between the top leadership of a ministry and the operational machinery responsible for executing national programmes and schemes.
A Joint Secretary generally heads a division or wing within a ministry and works under the supervision of the Secretary or Additional Secretary of the department. The officer is responsible for policy formulation, programme monitoring, coordination with state governments, parliamentary matters, financial approvals, and inter-ministerial consultations. In many ministries, Joint Secretaries handle highly sensitive and strategic sectors such as internal security, economic affairs, defence production, commerce, education, health, infrastructure, energy, and foreign relations. Their role demands extensive administrative experience, sound policy understanding, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders at the national and international levels.
Appointments to the post of Joint Secretary are made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet after a rigorous empanelment process. Officers generally become eligible for empanelment after completing nearly 18 to 20 years of service. Under the 7th Central Pay Commission, the post falls under Pay Level 14, carrying a senior scale salary and several administrative privileges. The rank is considered equivalent to a Major General in the Indian Army and comparable senior positions in other services.
The role of a Joint Secretary has evolved significantly with changing governance priorities and increasing focus on digital administration, policy reforms, and citizen-centric governance. Today, Joint Secretaries are expected not only to manage administration but also to drive innovation, monitor flagship schemes, and contribute to long-term national development strategies. Their decisions directly influence governance outcomes and public service delivery across the country.
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Indian Bureaucracy News wishes Shri Amit Kumar the very best.