Age No Bar: Even older Indian bureaucrat is now eligible to take up Myanmar post

Nearing 60: Thinking About Myanmar...

IT’S like a desperate situation for the government of India to spot the right bureaucrat for a deputy secretary-equivalent post in mystic land of Myanmar. In the last six months, the DoPT has issued three circulars asking applications from the suitable candidates for the post of first secretary (development) at Indian Embassy in Myanmar. Now, even the Central Secretariat Services officers can apply for the post. Also, older bureaucrats are eligible now, as the age bar of 45 years...

No taker for a cool job at Indian embassy in Myanmar; Government re-advertises

IT seems there was no serious bidder for a deputy secretary-equivalent post in mystic land of Myanmar. The government in a circular dated November 28, 2011 wanted an Indian government officer at the rank of a deputy secretary to join as first secretary, (development) at Indian Embassy in Yangon. As the circular had mentioned, the selected candidate needed to relocate herself to Myanmar with immediate effect. But three months later, the government came out with another circular advertising the same post with the deadline now extended to March 5, 2012.
There is silence on the government’s move to re-circulate the same advertisement, but it is believed that there was lack of enthusiasm among IAS and other Group A services officers to move to Myanmar. It is however mentioned in the fresh circular dated February 16, 2012 that those who had applied earlier need not apply again, and their names would still be considered along with the fresh applicants.
The possession of prior experience in the field of project management and implementation is a mandatory requirement. It is also desired that the applicant has an engineering degree though it’s not mandatory.
With Myanmar gaining currency thanks to the growing interests shown both by China and India, the three-year experience in this exotic land could however go well in one’s CV.

Action and Appointments

a) Ajit Kumar, who is becoming the first 100% visually impaired person to join as IAS, will begin his training at Mussoorie from February 20. An MA in political science, Kumar, originally hailing from Haryana, was selected by UPSC in 2008. But he was initially denied a berth in IAS, and was asked to join Indian Railways Personnel Service. Kumar first approached the CAT, and then CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat who took him to PM. And with PM giving his nod, Kumar finally won the battle.

Forget plump Washington posting, here is a vacancy in exotic land of Myanmar

Imagining Myanmar!

WISHING to have a career break in a mystery land? Here it is. If you are an Indian government officer at the rank of a deputy secretary with engineering background, you may apply for a post in the exotic land of Myanmar. But once selected, you have to take up the job immediately. The posting will be for a period of three years.

The vacant post is that of first secretary, development corporation wing, Embassy of India, Yangon. The selected office will work on deputation to external affairs ministry. The officers at the level of deputy secretary under the Central Staffing Scheme as well as officers of the Central Secretariat Service are eligible for the post.

The mandatory qualifications include possessing prior experience in the field of project management and implementation and willingness to take up the appointment immediately. The work will include formulating project proposals, overseeing ongoing projects and working with various agencies involved in implementation of projects, liaising with concerned agencies etc.

It is also desired that the applicant is a post graduate or graduate in engineering, science or related disciplines, and should be below 45 years. The last date of application is December 30, 2011.

Action and Appointments

a) Dhruv Vijai Singh, a 1976 batch Manipur-Tripura cadre IAS and water resources secretary, will hold additional charge for the post of labour secretary from November 28, 2011 to December 14, 2011 in absence on leave of Mrutunjay Saranagi, a 1977 batch Tamil Nadu cadre IAS.

b) Augustine Peter, a 1982 batch Indian Economic Service officer, has been appointed as director in Petroleum, Planning and Analysis cell under petroleum ministry.

c) Ajay Vara Prasad Adithela, a 1986 batch Himachal Pradesh cadre IAS, has been appointed as joint secretary in the department of chemicals and petrochemicals.