The panel has admitted in an RTI response that out of 160 sanctioned posts, 32 posts of different categories have been filled up leaving 128 vacant positions.
It is using services of 32 consultants against the vacant position, it said even though the data provided shows out of 32 consultants nine have already resigned.
"The post relating to JS and above are through Central Staffing Scheme provided by DoPT. The other posts are filled on deputation/direct recruitment through SSC," it said.
The CIC, which is the adjudicating body on access to information, has 35,723 pending appeals and complaints.