Gandhinagar: In a significant administrative development, the Gujarat Government has promoted 64 Section Officers of the State Secretariat cadre, providing them with an opportunity to move up to higher responsibilities in the state administration.
The promotions were announced during a programme organised on the occasion of Dhanteras, where Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also distributed appointment letters to 113 newly recruited Deputy Section Officers.
Of the 113 newly appointed officers, 87 candidates were selected through regular direct recruitment, while 26 candidates were recruited through a special recruitment drive for persons with disabilities (Divyang).
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the state government was committed to providing employment opportunities to young people through a transparent and merit-based recruitment process. He emphasised that government appointments were based on talent, merit and hard work, without recommendations or external influence.
Sanghavi also highlighted the government’s long-term recruitment plans, stating that approximately 2.10 lakh Class-1, Class-2 and Class-3 posts are planned to be filled through direct recruitment between 2024 and 2033.
He further stated that between 2014 and 2023, the state government had filled 1,79,424 posts, achieving 92.95 per cent of its recruitment target.
Chief Secretary M.K. Das, who was present at the programme, stressed the importance of merit, transparency and efficiency in government administration. He urged the newly appointed officers to ensure timely disposal of files and applications and give priority to resolving citizens’ grievances.
Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department Anju Sharma delivered the welcome address. Newly appointed officers and their family members attended the programme.
The event highlighted the Gujarat Government’s recruitment initiatives, internal promotions and efforts to strengthen the administrative workforce at the State Secretariat.
