Rajesh Kumar Singh (IAS) gets additional charge as DRDO Chairman, Defence R&D Secretary

New Delhi: The Competent Authority has approved the assignment of additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development and Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Rajesh Kumar Singh (IAS).

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Singh is a 1989 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre. Presently, he is serving as Secretary of Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence.

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The additional charge will come into effect upon completion of the tenure of Samir V. Kamat on May 31.

According to the order issued from the Department of Personnel & Traning (DoPT) on May 29, Singh will hold the additional responsibility until the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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