Administrative Elevation: Asif Ismail, IOFS, Re-designated as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs
In a significant move within the Ministry of Finance, the Competent Authority has officially sanctioned the re-designation of Shri Asif Ismail, IOFS (2012). Previously serving as a Deputy Secretary, Shri Ismail has been elevated to the rank of Director within the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA).
Details of the Re-designation and Service Tenure
The elevation has been approved as a measure personal to him, a procedural step that upgrades the post’s status specifically for the incumbent officer. Key details of the official order include:
Effective Date: The re-designation takes effect from the date Shri Ismail formally assumes charge of the upgraded position.
Total Admissible Tenure: Under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS), his total tenure is approved for a five-year period.
Expiry Date: Shri Ismail is authorized to hold the post of Director until January 2, 2028, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
Background and Career Trajectory
Shri Asif Ismail is a 2012-batch officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS). His tenure on central deputation originally commenced on January 3, 2023. His promotion to the Director grade within the DEA—a nodal department responsible for formulating India’s economic policies and managing the Union Budget—reflects a recognition of his administrative expertise.
The Department of Economic Affairs is a critical wing of the government, overseeing international economic relations, infrastructure financing, and capital markets.
By upgrading the post to the Director level, the government ensures that the leadership within this sensitive department is commensurate with the officer’s seniority and the complexity of the economic mandates he manages.
