04 May 2026
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1 month ago
Vishvajit Sahay Assumes Charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in Ministry of Defence
Vishvajit Sahay
Secretary Defence Finance
Ministry of Defence Appointment
IDAS Officer
CGDA India
TNPSC
Appointments
New Appointment: Vishvajit Sahay Takes Charge of Defence Finance
Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has assumed charge as the Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in May 2026. He succeeds Rasika Chaube following her retirement.
Profile Highlights:
- Extensive Experience: Over 30 years of expertise in public administration, financial management, procurement, and auditing.
- Previous Role: He was serving as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) prior to this appointment.
- Other Portfolios: He has previously held senior roles in the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Heavy Industries, and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
For Polity and Current Affairs aspirants, this is a key administrative appointment in the critical sector of national security and financial oversight.
