Hunt for new chief economic adviser starts, eligibility criteria tweaked

A formal search for the successor to Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian has begun, with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) seeking applications for the post.

The DEA has kept a doctorate in economics a desirable qualification. Also, the position did not specify the tenure, unlike previous cases, where it was typically for three years. People have time till November 15 to apply.

Subramanian’s term is ending on December 6. He’s decided to return to academia.

Following the notification, the government is likely to set up a search committee in a week. It will have the secretaries to the