In a key administrative development, Rajesh Lakhani (IAS:1992:TN), presently serving as Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) under the Department of School Education and Literacy, has been assigned additional charge of Director General, National Testing Agency (NTA), under the Ministry of Education, for a period of one year.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (October 28, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal to assign the additional charge to Mr. Lakhani for one year from the date of assumption of charge, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Mr. Lakhani succeeds Pradeep Singh Kharola (Retd. IAS:1985:KN), who had been holding the post since June 2024, following the removal of Subodh Kumar Singh (IAS:1997:CG) amid controversy over competitive examinations. Kharola was entrusted with the charge while serving as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). His extended tenure in the role expired on October 19, 2025.
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