Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gazetted-officer

noun

/ɡəˈzɛtɪd ˈɒfɪsər/

Definition

A gazetted officer is a person in India or other Commonwealth countries whose appointment is published in an official government gazette, signifying a level of authority or official status.

Examples

The recruitment of gazetted officers is a critical process in the government.
As a gazetted officer, he had the authority to sign legal documents.
Only gazetted officers can issue certain official notifications.

Meaning

The term refers to the rank or position of government officials who have been appointed at a certain level and whose names are formally listed in government publications.