New Delhi: Ashutosh Kumar (IRS) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. According to an order issued from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Kumar has been appointed to the post under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS) for a period of four years with effect from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Kumar is an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer of 2013 batch. He was recommended for the Central Deputation by the Department of Revenue.

“He may kindly be relieved of his duties immediately with instructions to take up his new assignment in the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,” the order further read.

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