Government invites applications for the post of Chief Economic Adviser
The government has invited applications for the post of Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) in the Ministry of Finance to replace KV Subramaniam, who has decided to vacate his office after completing a three-year term. Subramaniam was appointed as the CEA on December 7, 2018, while he assumed office on December 24, the same year.
According to the public notice dated October 24, 2021 issued by the Department of Economic Affairs, officers of the Ministry of Finance, Central, State Governments, RBI and Public Sector Banks, who are holding similar posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department, are required to apply. are eligible for. Post.
Candidates from recognized universities or recognized research institutes or central regulatory bodies and registered private institutions or financial institutions are eligible.
With regard to educational qualification, it is said, a candidate must have a master’s degree in economics or finance from a recognized university or institute.
For this contract appointment, the candidate should have six years experience in economic research or economic reforms or evaluation of economic reforms including one year administrative experience in Central Government or State Government.
“The selection committee reserves the right to invite and shortlist suitable persons from outside the list of applicants for the posts,” it said.
Last date for submission of application is 20 days from the date of publication of advertisement. The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years.
However, the advertisement has not given the exact tenure for the appointment.
The vacancy comes at a critical time when the economy is coming out of the pandemic-induced decline.
The most important task before the new CEA, to be appointed next month, will be preparing the Economic Survey to be tabled in Parliament on the last working day of January.
(with PTI input)
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