IAS, IDES, IDAS and IOFS officers get new assignments; Sandeep Pondrik receives additional charge of Heavy Industries Ministry
By NSB.News
The Central Government has issued orders announcing seven appointments and additional charges across various ministries and departments on Friday. The latest administrative changes cover the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), Department of Financial Services and Cabinet Secretariat. Several senior IAS officers have also been assigned additional responsibilities following the retirement of serving officials.
Seven Officers Get New Assignments
1. Satyam Mohan: Satyam Mohan (IDES: 2015) has been appointed as Commissioner (Housing) in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) under the Department of Capital Development. The appointment is at the Deputy Secretary level for a tenure of four years.
2. Rahul Eknath Karale: Rahul Eknath Karale (IDAS: 2011) has been appointed as Commissioner (Personnel) in the Delhi Development Authority. The appointment is at the Director level for a period of five years.
3. Shrikrishan Yadav: Shrikrishan Yadav (IOFS: 2015) has been appointed as Controller of Examinations in the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education. The appointment is at the Deputy Secretary level for four years.
Senior IAS Officers Given Additional Charges
4. Sandeep Pondrik: Sandeep Pondrik (IAS: 1993: Bihar), currently serving as Secretary, Ministry of Steel, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries. The arrangement will take effect following the superannuation of Kamran Rizvi (IAS: 1991: Uttar Pradesh) on October 31, 2026.
5. Rajendra Kumar: Rajendra Kumar (IAS: 1992: Tamil Nadu), Secretary, Department of Border Management, has been given the additional charge of Secretary, Inter State Council Secretariat. The responsibility will be assumed following the superannuation of Ashish Srivastava (IAS: 1992: Madhya Pradesh) on October 31, 2026.
6. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal: Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal (IAS: 2016: Tripura) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Financial Services for a period of four years.
7. Manoj Govil: Manoj Govil (IAS: 1991: Madhya Pradesh), currently serving as Secretary (Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Secretary (Transport and Logistics Planning) in the Cabinet Secretariat.
Administrative Changes Across Key Departments
The latest appointments and additional charge orders bring changes to key administrative positions across several central government departments and institutions.
The Delhi Development Authority will have new officers handling housing and personnel responsibilities, while the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board will get a new Controller of Examinations.
At the senior level, additional responsibilities have been assigned in the Ministries of Steel and Heavy Industries, the Inter State Council Secretariat and the Cabinet Secretariat. These arrangements are aimed at ensuring continuity in administrative functioning following the retirement of senior officers.