Abhay Jain, Director, Central Secretariat Service, has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways. His appointment specifically pertains to Ministry of Corporate Affairs. He will assume the charge of the post at the Director level.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (27.02.2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal for appointment of Mr. Jain to the post for a period up to September 30, 2028 (i.e. till the date of his superannuation) with effect from the date of assumption of the charge of the post or on co-terminus basis with the Minister or till he ceases to function as OSD to the Minister or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
