Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Deputation
noun
/ dep-yoo-TAY-shun /
Medium
Meaning
The temporary transfer of a government officer from their parent cadre or organisation to serve in another department, body, or institution for a specified period
Origin / Etymology
Latin deputare (to consider, assign), from de- (away) + putare (to think, reckon)
Synonyms
Secondment
Assignment
Posting
Antonyms
Repatriation
Reversion
Example Sentence
"The CAPF Bill 2026 proposes reserving 50% of Inspector General posts for IPS officers on deputation, despite a Supreme Court verdict directing progressive reduction of such quotas."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS-2 answers on civil services, administrative reforms, and Centre-State relations. Critical for understanding IPS-CAPF dynamics, cadre management, and All-India Services issues.
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