As many as 3 IAS officers have been appointed as Secretary in the Govt of India. The officers are:
- Anand Kumar, IAS (KL:84), Secretary, Ministry of Culture appointed as Secretary, National Commission for Backward Classes, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment vice Ajoy Kumar, IAS (BH:84) upon his superannuation on 30.09.2020.
- Ms. S. Aparna, IAS (GJ:88), awaiting posting, as Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers vice P.O. Vaghela, IAS (GJ:86) upon his superannuation on 30.09.2020.
- Apurva Chandra, IAS (MH:88), Special Secretary and Dir Ministry of Defence as Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Empl
Samariya, IAS (TG:85) upon his superannuation on 30.09.2020.