Senior IAS officer Manoj Govil (IAS:1991:MP), currently serving as Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Secretariat, has been assigned the additional charge of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat.
According to an order Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order issued on Thursday (July 31, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the arrangement following the retirement of Harinath Mishra (IPS:1990:KL). Govil will hold the additional responsibility until a regular appointment is made or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.