Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the state chief electoral officer (CEO) has instructed district magistrates to compile a list of such officers so that a data bank can be created in case there is manpower shortage during the polls. Which category of officers have been mentioned here?

During elections, when there is a shortage of manpower, election commissions often compile lists of retired government officials who can be called upon to assist. These officials have prior experience in government administration and can help manage election duties. Retired officials are a common pool for temporary election-related staffing needs.