Government invites applications for the post of Chief Economic Adviser – Times of India

New Delhi: Government has invited applications for the post of Chief Economic Adviser (CEO).NS) will replace KV Subramaniam, who will complete his three-year term next month.
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 issued on October 24 Department of Economic Affairs, ns Ministry of FinanceOfficers from Central, State Governments, RBI and Public Sector Banks holding similar posts on regular basis in parent cadre or department are eligible to apply for the 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.

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