Administrative Elevation: Prabhat Shrivastava, IOFS, Re-designated as Director in the Cabinet Secretariat
In a significant move within the top tier of India’s central administration, the Competent Authority has formally sanctioned the re-designation of Shri Prabhat Shrivastava, IOFS (2012). Currently serving in the Cabinet Secretariat (SR), Shri Shrivastava has been elevated from his role as Deputy Secretary to the rank of Director.
Extension of Tenure and Promotion Details
The re-designation has been approved as a measure personal to him, a standard administrative procedure that allows an officer to be promoted to a higher grade while continuing to serve in their current assignment.
Effective Date: The promotion takes effect immediately upon his assumption of charge in the re-designated post.
Total Tenure: His term is sanctioned for a total admissible tenure of five years under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS).
Expiry Date: Shri Shrivastava is authorized to hold the post of Director until January 22, 2028, or until further orders from the government, whichever is earlier.
Background and Career Profile
Shri Prabhat Shrivastava is a 2012-batch officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS). His stint on central deputation began on January 23, 2023.
Shrivastava’s elevation to the rank of Director within the Cabinet Secretariat—a nodal agency that provides secretarial assistance to the Cabinet and Cabinet Committees—reflects a recognition of his administrative competence and seniority.
The Cabinet Secretariat (SR) wing handles specialized and sensitive administrative functions. By upgrading the post to the Director level, the government ensures that the leadership within this critical department is aligned with the officer’s professional experience and the complexities of the tasks handled at the secretariat level.
