Central to Indian civil service jurisprudence are Deputation , Absorption , and Repatriation , along with the crucial entitlement of Consequential Benefits . Here is a clear breakdown of how these rules govern government service. 1. Deputation: The Tripartite Agreement Deputation is a temporary arrangement where an employee is assigned to serve outside their parent cadre or department. The Tripartite Rule: Valid deputation requires explicit consent from three parties: the lending department, the borrowing department, and the employee. Retention of Lien: The employee retains a legal right ( lien ) to their substantive post in the parent department throughout the deputation period. Pro Forma Promotion: Under the "Next Below Rule," if a junior colleague is promoted in the parent department, the deputationist receives paper promotion to preserve their seniority. 2. Absorption: Moving from Temporary to Permanent Absorption permanently integrates a deputationist into the borro...