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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.

Relevant Subjects
Polity
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