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SK Majumdar appointed ED of Canara Bank

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Canara Bank on Monday (24.03.2025) announced the appointment of SK Majumdar as its Executive Director for a period of three years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Financial Services, “the Central Government hereby appoints Shri S K Majumdar (DoB 15.01.1969), Chief General Manager, Canara Bank as Executive Director in Canara Bank for a period of three years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier,”.

His appointment is for a three-year term, effective from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier, as stated in order. Since Majumdar assumed charge on Monday, the order is effective from March 24, 2025.

Majumdar, who previously served as Chief General Manager & GCFO, Canara Bank, has been associated with Canara Bank since January 2000, serving in key leadership roles across branches and administrative offices, including project finance, large corporate credit, and international operations.

In July 2023, the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended the elevation of 16 candidates, including SK Majumdar, for the position of Executive Directors (EDs) in Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

Also Read: FSIB recommends 16 candidates for position of EDs in PSBs

UP: DPC meeting postponed, extending PCS officers’ wait for IAS cadre

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LO Bureau
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PCS officers in Uttar Pradesh aspiring for promotion to the IAS cadre will have to wait longer as the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting, scheduled for March 25 in Delhi, has been postponed. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has yet to announce a new date for the meeting.

According to sources, the postponement comes due to the increased workload on senior state officials following the completion of eight years of the Yogi government. In view of this, the Uttar Pradesh government requested the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to reschedule the DPC, which has now been approved.

UP: Two IPS officers shifted, Rajesh Dwivedi posted as SP, Shahjahanpur

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LO Bureau
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The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday (22.03.2025) issued transfer and posting orders for two IPS officers.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. Rajesh S (IPS:2011:UP), DIG/SP, Shahjahanpur, has been transferred and posted as DIG, Chitrakoot Range, Banda.
  2. Rajesh Dwivedi (IPS:2013:UP), SSP, Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj, has been transferred and posted as SP, Shahjahanpur.

K V Tirumala appointed as Director in D/o Defence

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LO Bureau
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Department of Defence

K V Tirumala (ITradeS:2009), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Commerce, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Department of Defence, Delhi, for five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (24.03.2025), Mr. Tirumala will serve in the post under the central staffing scheme for a period of five years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Shilpi Chopda appointed as Deputy Secretary in D/o Defence

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LO Bureau
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Department of Defence

Shilpi Chopda (IRS-IT:2015), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Defence, Delhi, for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (24.03.2025), Ms. Chopda will serve in the post under the central staffing scheme for a period of four years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

S Sharad Rao re-designated as Director in Ministry of Steel

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LO Bureau
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Ministry of Steel

S Sharad Rao (IOFS:2011), currently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, has been re-designated as Director. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (24.03.2025), the competent authority has approved the proposal to re-designate Mr. Ray ’s post to Director level with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the re-designated post, and for a period up to June 19, 2027 i.e. combined tenure of five years on ex-cadre and central staffing scheme put together at Director level.

It is noteworthy that S Sharad Rao began his central deputation tenure on June 20, 2022.

D Surendran appointed as ED of Punjab National Bank

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LO Bureau
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Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Monday (24.03.2025) announced the appointment of D Surendran as its Executive Director, effective from the same date. His appointment, made by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, will remain valid until his superannuation on May 31, 2027, or until further orders.

Surendran, who previously served as Chief General Manager at Canara Bank, brings with him 34 years of extensive banking experience, covering key areas such as Branch Banking, MSME, and Human Resources.

In June 2024, the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) had recommended the elevation of five Chief General Managers, including Surendran, for the role of Executive Directors across various public sector banks.

Also Read: FSIB recommends five new EDs for Public Sector Banks

IAS Mannan Akhtar appointed Commissioner (LD), DDA

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LO Bureau
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IAS officer Mannan Akhtar (IAS:2011:UP) has been appointed as Commissioner (LD) (Director level) in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Delhi, for five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (24.03.2025), Mr. Akhtar will serve in the post under the central staffing scheme for a period of five years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ajay Seth designated as Finance Secretary

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LO Bureau
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Senior bureaucrat Ajay Seth (IAS:1987:KN) was designated as the Finance Secretary on Monday. The post was vacant since the appointment of Tuhin Kant Pandey (IAS:1987:OR) as the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Seth is currently serving as Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs.

Earlier this month he was also given the additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Revenue.

ACC approves in-situ upgradation of four officers to Spl Secretary level

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday (24.03.2025) approved the in-situ upgradation of four officers to the level of Special Secretary in the rank and pay of Secretary in their respective ministries and departments. These officers were previously serving as at the rank of Additional Secretary.

The officers promoted are:

  1. Arti Bhatnagar (IDAS:1990), now Special Secretary & Financial Advisor in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
  2. Trishaljit Sethi (IPoS:1990), elevated to Director General (Training) in the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship at the Secretary level.
  3. Sanjay Prasad (IRS-IT:1990), promoted as Special Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
  4. L. Satya Srinivas (IRS-C&IT:1991), appointed as Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. He will continue holding the additional charge of CEO, Government e-Marketplace Special Purpose Vehicle.
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