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# Rule 21. Terms and conditions of appointment and service of officers and employees of Board

DPDP Rules, 2025 · G.S.R. 846(E)

## In simple words

The Board may hire officers and employees with prior Government approval. Their service terms are in the Sixth Schedule.

- **What this means for you**: This covers Board staff.

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

- **Everyday example**: Officers can be taken on deputation from Government departments.

## Who it applies to

The Board.

## Related sections and Schedules

- [Section 24. Officers and employees of Board](https://dpdpr.in/act/section-24/)
- [Sixth Schedule: Terms of service of Board officers and employees](https://dpdpr.in/rules/schedule-6/)

Official text as notified

Source: [MeitY copy of the Gazette, page 31](https://www.meity.gov.in/static/uploads/2025/11/53450e6e5dc0bfa85ebd78686cadad39.pdf#page=31). Printed dashes are shown as colons; the wording is unchanged.

(1) 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 the Act.

(2) The terms and conditions of service of officers and employees of the Board shall be such as are specified in Sixth Schedule.

## When this takes effect

- Whole rule **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/)