IAS Officer S Jayavardhan Appointed Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Home Affairs Under Central Staffing Scheme
The Centre has approved the appointment of Chhattisgarh-cadre IAS officer S Jayavardhan (2014 batch) as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme for four years.
Centre Approves S Jayavardhan’s Appointment to the Ministry of Home Affairs
New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the appointment of S Jayavardhan, a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme. According to an official communication issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the appointment will be for a period of four years from the date he assumes charge of the new position, or until further orders, whichever comes earlier.
The appointment has been communicated to the Chief Secretary of the Chhattisgarh government in Raipur through an official letter issued by the Office of the Establishment Officer under the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. The communication, marked as immediate, directs the state government to relieve Jayavardhan of his present duties without delay so that he can take up his new assignment at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi.
Four-Year Tenure Under the Central Staffing Scheme
As specified in the DoPT communication, Jayavardhan’s tenure as Deputy Secretary will run for four years from the date he formally takes charge of the post. The order also makes it clear that the appointment will remain subject to any subsequent directions issued by the competent authority, with the earlier of the two conditions determining the end of the tenure.
The Central Staffing Scheme enables eligible officers from the All India Services and other participating services to serve in various positions in the Central Government. Such appointments allow officers to gain experience in the functioning of Union ministries and departments while contributing their administrative experience to national-level governance.
Jayavardhan’s appointment places him in the Ministry of Home Affairs, one of the key ministries of the Union Government. However, the appointment communication does not specify the particular division, desk or subject area within the ministry to which he will be assigned. Details of his precise responsibilities are therefore not available in the order.
Chhattisgarh Government Asked to Relieve the Officer Immediately
The Department of Personnel and Training has requested the Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh to relieve Jayavardhan from his existing responsibilities immediately. The letter directs the state government to ensure that he joins his new assignment in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi, in accordance with the approved appointment.
The communication has been issued by Ajit Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India. It is addressed to the Chief Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh, at Raipur, and carries the subject line concerning Jayavardhan’s appointment under the Central Staffing Scheme.
The letter also records that the competent authority has approved the appointment. This approval forms the basis for the administrative process required to release the officer from his state-cadre duties and enable him to take up the Central Government assignment.
DoPT Cites Three-Week Joining Deadline
The appointment order also draws attention to the prescribed timeline for joining a post under the Central Staffing Scheme. Referring to directions issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), the Department of Personnel and Training has reiterated that an officer is expected to join the assigned post within three weeks from the date the DoPT appointment order is issued.
The communication cites DoPT Circular No. 3/4/2004-EO(MM-I), dated August 17, 2005, in this regard. It states that failure to join within the stipulated three-week period may lead to the initiation of the process for debarment from the Central Staffing Scheme.
This provision makes the joining deadline an important part of the appointment process. Officers selected for central deputation are expected to complete the required formalities and assume their new responsibilities within the prescribed period, unless applicable directions provide otherwise.
The letter does not state that Jayavardhan has delayed joining or that any debarment proceedings have been initiated against him. The reference to the three-week rule is included as a standard instruction concerning compliance with the Central Staffing Scheme’s joining requirements.
Ministry of Home Affairs Asked to Issue Appointment Notification
A copy of the communication has also been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs for information and necessary action. The DoPT has specifically requested the ministry, through its Secretary, Govind Mohan, to forward a copy of the appointment notification concerning Jayavardhan once it is issued.
The communication has also been circulated to the relevant offices and officials within the Department of Personnel and Training, including the Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Personnel and Public Grievances, the Principal Staff Officer to the Secretary (Personnel), the Establishment Officer’s office, and other concerned sections. A copy has been marked for Jayavardhan through the Chief Secretary of the Chhattisgarh government.
These communications are part of the administrative coordination required to implement the appointment. They ensure that the concerned state government, the receiving ministry and the relevant central offices are informed of the decision and can complete the necessary formalities.
What the Appointment Means
Jayavardhan’s appointment brings a 2014-batch Chhattisgarh-cadre IAS officer into a Deputy Secretary-level role in the Union Government. The four-year tenure specified in the order provides the framework for his central deputation, beginning from the date he assumes charge and remaining subject to any earlier directions issued by the competent authority.
The immediate next steps are the officer’s formal relief from his current duties by the Chhattisgarh government, his joining at the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the issuance of the ministry’s appointment notification. The DoPT communication establishes the approval and tenure of the appointment, but it does not provide details of Jayavardhan’s current posting, his previous assignments or the specific portfolio he will handle at the ministry.
Editorial verification note: This report is based on the DoPT appointment communication provided. Before publication, the order number, issue date, officer’s cadre and batch, tenure conditions, and subsequent appointment notification should be checked against the original official documents. The date in the supplied copy appears to read October 4, 2026, but the document text contains scanning or transcription errors in some places.
