In a key development, the Election Commission of India on Monday (February 9, 2026) approved the appointment of IAS officer Ashok Kumar (IAS:2006:AGMUT) as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. He is currently serving as Secretary in the General Administration Department (GAD).
According to an official communication, Ashok Kumar will take over the post from incumbent R Alice Vaz (IAS:2005:AGMUT), who had been transferred to Delhi on January 4, 2026. The Delhi government had forwarded a panel of three names for the position, from which the Commission approved Ashok Kumar’s appointment.
The Commission has issued the formal notification and requested that it be republished in the NCT of Delhi Gazette. Kumar has also been directed to assume charge of the office immediately and submit a compliance report within a week.
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