Senior bureaucrat Subrat Das (IPoS:1991) has been appointed Secretary in the Department of Posts. An order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on Monday (March 16, 2026) said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment.
He will replace Vandita Kaul (IPoS:1989). She is set to retire on reaching the age of superannuation.
Das is a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Postal Service. He is currently serving as Member (Technology) in the Postal Services Board under the Department of Posts.
The Department of Posts works under the Ministry of Communications. It runs the country’s postal network through India Post. As Secretary, Das will head the department. He will look after policy and administration of the postal system across the country.
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