Senior IPS officer Tarun Kumar (IPS:2000:KL) has been appointed as Joint Secretary (Personnel), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for three years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Saturday (September 13, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mr Kumar to the post for a period of three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He will replace Vijay Bhatia (IPS:1995:UP).
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