The Cabinet Secretary is the top-most executive official and the senior-most civil servant of the Government of India.
The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio head of the Civil Services Board, the Cabinet Secretariat, and the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
All Civil Services of India work under the rules of business of the government, headed by the Cabinet Secretary.
The Cabinet Secretary holds the senior-most cadre post in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
The Cabinet Secretary ranks eleventh on the Indian order of precedence.
The Cabinet Secretary is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister.
Since 2010, the term length of the Cabinet Secretary was extended to a maximum of four years.
In 2019, the term length was amended for a further extension of up to 1 year, making a total term of up to 5 years.
Recommends postings of officers (except officers under the Ministry of External Affairs) of the rank of secretary and additional Secretary to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Acts as the chairman of Senior Selection Board, which recommends postings of officers of the rank of joint secretary in the Union Government to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Acts as a senior advisor to the Prime Minister
Provide assistance to the Council of Ministers
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