Illustrates the multifaceted role and responsibilities of the Cabinet Secretary, the senior-most civil servant in India, and its importance in governance.
Illustrates the multifaceted role and responsibilities of the Cabinet Secretary, the senior-most civil servant in India, and its importance in governance.
Chief Coordinator (Ministries)
Principal Advisor (PM & CoM)
Secretary to Cabinet
Head of Civil Services Board
Head of IAS
Appointed by ACC
Fixed Tenure (2 years)
Heads Cabinet Secretariat
Ensures Inter-Ministerial Coordination
Oversees Policy Implementation
Chief Coordinator (Ministries)
Principal Advisor (PM & CoM)
Secretary to Cabinet
Head of Civil Services Board
Head of IAS
Appointed by ACC
Fixed Tenure (2 years)
Heads Cabinet Secretariat
Ensures Inter-Ministerial Coordination
Oversees Policy Implementation
Head of Civil Services: The administrative head of the entire civil service of the Union.
Chief Coordinator: Coordinates the activities of various ministries and departments.
Principal Advisor to PM: Provides advice to the Prime Minister on administrative and policy matters.
Secretary to the Cabinet: Attends all meetings of the Cabinet and its committees, prepares the agenda, and records minutes.
Chairman of Civil Services Board: Deals with appointments, transfers, and postings of senior civil servants.
Crisis Manager: Plays a crucial role in managing major crises and emergencies, ensuring inter-ministerial cooperation.
Link between PMO and Ministries: Acts as a vital link, ensuring smooth communication and implementation of decisions.
Tenure: Usually has a fixed tenure of 2 years, though extensions are possible.
Rank: Holds the highest rank in the Indian bureaucracy, equivalent to a Secretary to the Government of India, but with overarching authority.
Illustrates the multifaceted role and responsibilities of the Cabinet Secretary, the senior-most civil servant in India, and its importance in governance.
Cabinet Secretary
Head of Civil Services: The administrative head of the entire civil service of the Union.
Chief Coordinator: Coordinates the activities of various ministries and departments.
Principal Advisor to PM: Provides advice to the Prime Minister on administrative and policy matters.
Secretary to the Cabinet: Attends all meetings of the Cabinet and its committees, prepares the agenda, and records minutes.
Chairman of Civil Services Board: Deals with appointments, transfers, and postings of senior civil servants.
Crisis Manager: Plays a crucial role in managing major crises and emergencies, ensuring inter-ministerial cooperation.
Link between PMO and Ministries: Acts as a vital link, ensuring smooth communication and implementation of decisions.
Tenure: Usually has a fixed tenure of 2 years, though extensions are possible.
Rank: Holds the highest rank in the Indian bureaucracy, equivalent to a Secretary to the Government of India, but with overarching authority.
Illustrates the multifaceted role and responsibilities of the Cabinet Secretary, the senior-most civil servant in India, and its importance in governance.
Cabinet Secretary
