Himanshu Khurana Appointed Deputy Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat for Four Years
Himanshu Khurana, a 2015-batch IAS officer of the Union Territories cadre, has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, Delhi, for a period of four years.
Himanshu Khurana Gets Deputy Secretary Appointment in Cabinet Secretariat
Himanshu Khurana, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2015 batch, has been appointed Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, Delhi, for a period of four years. The appointment was reported on October 9, 2026, according to media information.
Khurana belongs to the 2015 batch and is identified in the report as an IAS officer of the UD cadre. His appointment places him in the Cabinet Secretariat, a key institution of the Government of India that supports the Union Cabinet and facilitates coordination among government ministries and departments.
The four-year tenure specified in the report provides the stated duration of his appointment. However, the available information does not mention his previous posting, the effective date of assumption of charge, or any additional responsibilities assigned to him alongside the new position.
Role of the Cabinet Secretariat
The Cabinet Secretariat plays an important role in the functioning of the Union Government. It assists in the administration of government business, supports the work of the Cabinet and its committees, and facilitates coordination on matters involving different ministries and departments.
A Deputy Secretary-level appointment within the Secretariat forms part of its administrative structure. Officers serving at this level may handle files, policy-related matters, interdepartmental coordination and other responsibilities assigned to their respective divisions. The precise duties of an individual officer depend on the section or division to which the officer is posted.
Khurana’s appointment is therefore a new assignment within the central government’s administrative framework. Further details about his specific portfolio or responsibilities have not been provided in the source report.
