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# Section 24. Officers and employees of Board

DPDP Act, 2023 · Chapter V: Data Protection Board of India

## In simple words

The Board can appoint officers and employees, with prior approval of the Central Government.

- **What this means for you**: Staff support the Board's work.

- **What this means for businesses**: No direct duty for businesses.

- **Everyday example**: The Sixth Schedule to the Rules sets service terms for Board staff.

## Who it applies to

The Board.

## Related Rules

- [Rule 21. Terms and conditions of appointment and service of officers and employees of Board](https://dpdpr.in/rules/rule-21/) In force

### Related sections

- [Section 25. Members and officers to be public servants](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-25/)

Official text as notified

Source: [MeitY copy of the Gazette (CG-DL-E-12082023-248045), page 13](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2024/02/Digital-Personal-Data-Protection-Act-2023.pdf#page=13). Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.

The Board may, with previous approval of the Central Government, appoint such officers and employees as it may deem necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under the provisions of this Act, on such terms and conditions of appointment and service as may be prescribed.

## When this takes effect

- Whole section **In force since 13 November 2025**

Source: [G.S.R. 843(E)](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/c56ceae6c383460ca69577428d36828b.pdf) and [rule 1](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/53450e6e5dc0bfa85ebd78686cadad39.pdf). [All deadlines](https://dpdpr.in/deadlines/)