PV Sindhu joins as deputy collector in Andhragovernment

Badminton superstar and silver medalist in Rio Olympics PV Sindhu on Wednesday took charge as the deputy collector in Andhra Pradesh government.

Sindhu, who had been handed over the letter of appointment on July 27^threported to Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA)  at Gollapudi on outskirts of Vijayawada and reported to  Special Chief secretary Anil Chandra Punetha. Later, she formally assumed her new role as a group -1 service officer. She was then posted to Krishna District for training.

Sindhu expressed her happiness over the appointment and said that her first priority would be sport only. She had also thanked the Chief Ministerfor the job.

The badminton star should execute a Bond stating that she would serve the government for a period of 3years after the completion of training.  She will be on probation for a period of 2years on duty within a continuous period of 3years.  She will have to pass the mandatory tests conducted by the government under relevant rules.

If Sindhu follows the norms and procedures of Andhra Pradesh government, she would be eligible for the conferment of Indian Administrative Service cadre by the Union Public Service Commission within 9years.