Question

Arrange the following posts of a State Secretariat in hierarchy (Higher to lower) order by using the code given below.

i) Secretary

ii) Deputy Secretary

iii) Special Secretary

iv) Assistant Secretary

1. iv, iii, ii, i
2. i, iii, ii, iv
3. ii, iii, iv, i
4. iii, ii, i, iv

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : i, iii, ii, iv

The correct answer is I, iii, ii, iv.

• Every state has its own secretariat.
• The state secretariat is the nervous system of the state government.
• It is the top layer of the state administration.
• It is primarily meant to assist the state government in policymaking and in discharging its legislative functions.
• Posts of a state Secretariat in the hierarchy (Higher to lower) order is:
  • Secretary.
  • Special Secretary/Additional Secretary.
  • Joint Secretary.
  • Deputy Secretary.
  • Under Secretary.
  • Assistant Secretary.
• Each Secretary is normally in charge of more than one Department.