Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal Evaluates Officer Selection Reforms at Selection Centre East
Lieutenant General Anoop Shinghal, AVSM, SM, who serves as the Director General Recruiting, visited the Selection Centre East (SCE) over two days from November 11 to 12, 2025. During his visit, he assessed a meticulously conducted Standardisation Exercise, an essential aspect in enhancing the fairness, consistency, and transparency of the officer selection system.
Review of Selection Procedures and Reforms
Throughout his visit, Lt Gen Shinghal engaged with all officers at SCE and lauded the assessors for their high standards, professionalism, and dedication. He emphasized that the Indian Army is in the process of implementing significant reforms in its Officers’ Selection Process. These changes are aimed at ensuring that future leaders are chosen through a scientific and contemporary system that aligns with global best practices.
The General praised the Centre for its outstanding efforts, strict adherence to standard operating procedures, and commitment to a merit-based, impartial selection process for potential officers.
High-Value Guest Lectures for Assessors
During the visit, the Director General Recruiting also presided over two guest lectures aimed at expanding the assessors' understanding of modern evaluation frameworks and public-sector selection models:
| Lecture Topic |
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| Contemporary Hiring Practices in the Corporate World |
| The Selection Process of UPPSC |
The sessions featured Mr. Sanjay Shrinet, Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), as the distinguished guest speaker. Mr. Shrinet shared his insights on several key topics:
| Insight Topics |
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| Transparent recruitment methodologies |
| Competency-based assessments |
| Digital integration in selection systems |
| Best practices in ensuring fairness and accuracy |
His presentation provided the audience with comparative insights into civil services, corporate recruitment models, and military leadership assessment, thereby enriching the intellectual foundation of SCE’s assessor community.
Commitment to Excellence in Officer Selection
Lt Gen Anoop Shinghal's visit highlighted the Indian Army's commitment to maintaining the highest standards in leadership recruitment, ensuring that the next generation of officers embody the values of integrity, capability, adaptability, and dedication to serving the nation.
