(a) the total number of posts lying vacant in Central sector in different departments and
Governments organizations;
(b) the year-wise break up of number of posts abolished; and
(c) the justification of abolishing various posts in Government offices and departments?
MINISTER OF STATE (EXP., BAN. & INS.)SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL
(a) While information of vacant posts in the Public Sector Units is not collected by the
Ministry of Finance, as per the latest information available, the number of posts lying vacant
in different departments of the Central Government as on 1.3.2005 is approximately 4.71 lakhs.
(b) The Ministry of Finance does not keep details of the break-up of abolished posts, since
the order in this regard are passed by the concerned Ministries/ Departments.
(c) All Ministries/ Departments are required to review their vacancies regularly and take
necessary steps in the light of such reviews, extant instructions on the subject and guidelines
on economy measures.