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PESB invites applications for Director (Operations & BD), BPRL

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the post of Director (Operations & Business Development) in Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL). The notification was issued on Tuesday (September 23, 2025), setting October 21, 2025, as the last date for submission of applications. Eligible candidates from both the public and private sectors can apply through the PESB portal.

According to the advertisement, applicants must hold either an Engineering degree or a Postgraduate qualification in Geo-Science from a recognized university or institution. They should also possess at least five years of cumulative experience at the senior level in Operations or Business Development within the exploration and production segment of the hydrocarbon sector, during the last ten years.

The post will fall vacant on June 1, 2026, upon the superannuation of the incumbent Krishnakant Joshi, who is currently serving as Director (Operations & Business Development).

Rajesh Kumar selected as Director (Finance), Bharat Coking Coal Limited

Rajesh Kumar has been selected for appointment as Director (Finance), Bharat Coking Coal Limited. The selection was made during a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on September 24, 2025. He is currently serving as General Manager (Finance), Northern Coalfields Limited.

Following the PESB’s recommendation, his name has been forwarded to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval. His appointment will be subject to necessary vigilance clearances and the ACC’s nod.

The following 11 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:

  1. Sanjay Shrivastava, General Manager Executive Director, Finance, Coal India Limited
  2. Rajesh Kumar, General Manager (Finance) – Head of Department, Northern Coalfields Limited
  3. Sudip Dasgupta, General Manager(Finance) / CFO, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited
  4. Surendra Kumar Shukla, General Manager (Finance)/HOD (Internal Audit Dept.), Coal India Limited
  5. Indira Balasubramani, General Manager Finance, Western Coalfields Limited
  6. Yougal Kishore, Deputy General Manager (Finance) / HOD, Northern Coalfields Limited
  7. Sanjay Kumar, Deputy General Manager, Finance, Coal India Limited
  8. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Chief Manager AFM, Jayant, Northern Coalfields Limited
  9. Dibendu Das, Director (Finance), Engineering Projects (India) Limited
  10. Anand Kumar, Deputy General Manager, Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited
  11. Mukut Bihari Singhal, Executive Director (Finance), NBCC (India) Limited

Alok Mishra gets six-month extension as DG, DGFASLI

The tenure of Alok Mishra (IInfoS:1998), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, as Director General of the Directorate General of Factory Advice Service and Labour Institute (DGFASLI), has been extended.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (September 24, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of his additional charge for a period of six months with effect from August 6, 2025, or until the appointment of a regular incumbent, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Rajesh S Gokhale gets tenure extension as Biotechnology Secretary

The tenure of Rajesh S Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, has been extended. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Dr. Gokhale’s tenure with effect from November 1, 2025, till his superannuation on January 31, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Notably, Dr Gokhale was appointed to the post on October 26, 2021 and assumed charge on October 31, 2021, for an initial tenure of two years. Before his tenure could end on October 31, 2023, he was granted a two-year extension till October 31, 2025. With this latest extension, he will now continue in office until his retirement.

Zuber Mohd appointed Deputy Secretary in Department of Sports

Zuber Mohd (IOFS:2014), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Defence, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Olympics Division under the Department of Sports, Delhi, for a period of two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), Mr. Zuber will serve in the post under the Central Staffing Scheme for two years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

IRS officer Prateek Mishra appointed Director in Department of Justice

Department of Justice

IRS officer Prateek Kumar Mishra (IRS-IT:2011), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Department of Justice for a period of five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), Mr. Mishra will serve in the post under the Central Staffing Scheme for five years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

IES officer Tamanna Sinha appointed Deputy Secretary in Central Vigilance Commission

Central Vigilance Commission

Tamanna Sinha (IES:2012), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Economic Affairs, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) for a period of four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), Ms. Sinha will serve in the post under the Central Staffing Scheme for four years from the date of taking over charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

IAS Ramesh Verma appointed Director in Department of Youth Affairs

IAS officer Ramesh Verma (IAS:2009:AGMUT), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Department of Youth Affairs (My Bharat Division), Delhi, for a period of five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), Mr. Verma will serve in the post under the Central Staffing Scheme for five years from the date of taking over charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ramesh Verma is currently serving as Chairman, DSSSB, with additional charge of Director, UTCS.

Two Additional Judges made Permanent in Madras HC

Madras High Court

The Union government on Wednesday (September 24, 2025) notified the appointment of two Additional Judges of the Madras High Court as Permanent Judges of that High Court. The decision follows the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation made on September 15, 2025.

These judges are ;

  1. Justice N Senthilkumar
  2. Justice G Arul Murugan

Also Read: SC Collegium recommends two Madras HC Additional Judges as Permanent

IAS Ira Singhal appointed Deputy Secretary in School Education Dept

IAS officer Ira Singhal (IAS:2015:AGMUT), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Department of School Education & Literacy, Delhi, for a tenure of four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), Ms. Singhal will serve in the post under the Central Staffing Scheme for four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ira Singhal is currently serving as Special Secretary, Education, Arunachal Pradesh.

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