HR Glossary

What is Deputation?

A temporary transfer of a government or public sector employee to serve in another department, ministry, organization, or public sector undertaking while retaining their original cadre position and seniority.

Why it matters in hiring

Deputation comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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• Dearness Allowance (DA)
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