The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the creation of three posts at the level of Joint Secretary i.e. two posts of Joint Secretary and one post of Economic Adviser for the 16^th Finance Commission, which was constituted in pursuance of Article 280 of the Constitution vide Notification dated 31st December, 2023.

The newly created posts are required to assist the Commission in carrying out its functions. All other posts in the Commission have already been created as per the delegated powers.

Creation of Finance Commission posts expands secretariat capacity to assist the Commission under Article 280 notification. Cabinet approval authorises creation of senior secretariat posts-a Joint Secretary level complement and an Economic Adviser-to assist the Finance Commission in carrying out its functions under Article 280, while other Commission posts were already created under delegated powers.