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MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAHAIR 382· 2025

Question Q.17GS2GS2

Lateral entry into civil services is seen as a reformative step, yet it continues to attract criticism and controversy. Discuss.

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Main Body

Recently, UPSC has called for the lateral entry vacancies in more than 40 posts.

Lateral entry reformative steps

Based on the Kusawan committee report alory with recommendation of Law commission, NITI Aayog and 2nd ARC.

1It could enhance the adaptive spirit of the civil service
2ensure the private sector efficiency exchange → potential as Marking wise taken path
3more innovative potential as experienced persons get recruited.
4Domain special experts needed in sectors like AI, space, health etc
5merit based system → thus more reformative spirit
6Lack of the field reality and experience in the civil service
7The hesitance from current officers due to lack of their opportunity at promotion (potential)

Situtations (Way ahead)

Recently, government clarified that the withdrawal at the lateral entry proposal on a large scale doctrinal issue Jude in complete rejection at policy

ensure the social justice and entry service cantonment. As India stands to be a Vishwaguru, it needs reform.

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Conclusion

As India stands to be a Vishwaguru, it needs reform.

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  • References multiple committees and reports
  • Addresses both advantages and disadvantages
  • Uses recent examples
  • Connects to broader vision of India
  • Emphasizes social justice

Topper

MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAH

AIR 3822025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Civil service reforms

Lateral entry into civil services

Writing Stats

171

Total words

6

Paragraphs

analytical and critical

Tone