A deputation job is a temporary transfer of an employee from their parent government department to another department or organization for a fixed period. The employee retains their lien on their original post.

Eligibility is restricted to regular employees currently working in Central Government, State Governments, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies. The specific eligibility, such as required post level and experience, is mentioned in each notification.

Deputation offers employees a chance to gain diverse work experience, learn new skills, and often comes with a special deputation allowance over and above their basic pay.

Applications for deputation jobs are typically routed through 'proper channel,' meaning you must apply through your current employer, who will forward your application along with necessary documents like vigilance clearance and APAR records.