Moona Yashmin (IPoS:2013), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Posts, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Rural Development, Delhi, for a period of four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), the competent authority approved her appointment under the central staffing scheme for four years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Alagu Varsini VS appointed Deputy Secretary in Rural Development Dept
Alagu Varsini VS (IAS:2012:TG) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Rural Development, New Delhi, for a period of four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), her appointment comes under the Central Staffing Scheme and will remain valid from the date she assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
She has been directed to be relieved of her current responsibilities immediately to join her new central deputation posting. Varsini is presently serving as the Secretary of the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS).
Ms. Sathiya S appointed as Director in Ministry of Cooperation
Ms. Sathiya S (IRS-IT:2011), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Cooperation, New Delhi. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), she has been appointed under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
MoHUA Director Binay Kumar Jha repatriated to parent cadre
Binay Kumar Jha (IRSME:1998), currently serving as Director in the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (August 5, 2025), the competent authority approved his repatriation on personal grounds.
Jha was initially appointed as Director in MoHUA in the last week of September 2018 for a tenure of five years and formally assumed charge on October 30, 2018. Before the completion of his tenure, he was granted a two-year extension on August 29, 2023, allowing him to continue till October 30, 2025, completing the maximum permissible seven-year central deputation.
With the latest order, Jha returns to his parent cadre nearly three months before his extended tenure was due to conclude.
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Johny Tom Varghese appointed Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Mines
IAS officer Johny Tom Varghese (IAS:2014:TN) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Mines, Delhi, for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (August 4, 2025), the competent authority has approved the appointment of Mr Varghese to the post for a period of four years under central staffing scheme from the date of taking over the charge of post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Surendra Choudhary appointed Deputy Secretary in MHA
Senior IPS officer Surendra Choudhary (IPS:2013:AGMUT) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Delhi, for a period of four years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (August 4, 2025), his posting comes under the Central Staffing Scheme, effective from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Interestingly, Choudhary was transferred from Delhi to Arunachal Pradesh on May 16, 2025. In Delhi, he was serving as DCP, Shahdara District before this central deputation.
IAS officer Harleen Kaur appointed Deputy Secretary in MoRTH
IAS officer Harleen Kaur (IAS:2012:AGMUT) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH).
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (August 4, 2025), her appointment is for a period of four years under the Central Staffing Scheme, effective from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Kaur’s appointment follows her recommendation for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
IPS officer Manoj Tiwari appointed Director of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation
Senior IPS officer Manoj Tiwari (IPS:2003:SK) has been appointed as the Director of Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, New Delhi, for a tenure of five years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (August 4, 2025), the competent authority approved his appointment on a deputation basis. Tiwari will hold the post at the Director level under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
He will serve for five years from the date of taking charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
IAS H Krishnanunni repatriated to Tamil Nadu cadre
IAS officer H Krishnanunni (IAS:2012:TN), who was serving as Private Secretary to Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Jitin Prasada, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre, Tamil Nadu, on personal grounds.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (July 2, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his repatriation with extended cooling-off.
Krishnanunni’s appointment as Private Secretary was made in last week of August 2024 for a tenure of five years, but he has returned to the state cadre after just 11 months of central deputation. He was serving in the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology during his tenure at the Centre.
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ACC approves Apex Pay Scale for IPS officers Alok Sharma and G P Singh
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday (August 2, 2025) approved the grant of the Apex pay scale (Level-17 in the pay matrix) to two senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers with immediate effect.
They are;
- Alok Sharma (IPS:1991:UP) – Currently serving as Director, Special Protection Group (SPG). He is scheduled to retire on June 30, 2026.
- G P Singh (IPS:1991:AM) – Presently posted as Director General, CRPF. He will retire on November 30, 2027.
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