New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of two senior bureaucrats as Joint Secretaries in the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC), which functions under the Department of Expenditure.
The appointments include senior IAS officer Amit Satija and senior IDAS officer Niraj Kumar Gayagi. Both officers will play key administrative roles in shaping the framework and functioning of the upcoming pay commission.
Amit Satija Appointed Joint Secretary in 8th CPC
Amit Satija, a 2008-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre, currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence Production, has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the 8th Central Pay Commission.
He will serve in the position for an overall tenure of five years, up to 16 April 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Personal Background and Education
- Date of Birth: 7 August 1978
- Hometown: Bihar
Education
- B.A. in Economics from Patna University
- Masters in Management Studies (MMS) from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
Administrative Experience
Satija has served in diverse administrative capacities across Delhi, Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. His experience spans multiple governance sectors including:
- Public administration and census operations
- Finance, excise, and urban development
- Land revenue and district administration
- Transport, tourism, and water resources
Key Government Roles
He has held several important positions, including:
- Joint Secretary (Industrial Promotion), Ministry of Defence
Government Nominee Director in major PSUs:
- Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI)
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
- Munitions India Limited
Niraj Kumar Gayagi Appointed Joint Secretary in 8th CPC
Niraj Kumar Gayagi, a 1997-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Justice, has also been appointed as Joint Secretary in the 8th Central Pay Commission.
He will serve a tenure of seven years up to 6 April 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Service Background and Career Progression
Gayagi has held several key positions across defence and central government departments, including:
- Joint Secretary, Department of Justice (since March 2020; extended till April 2026)
- Integrated Financial Advisor (IFA), Western Air Command (WAC), Delhi Cantt
- Deputy Secretary/Director, Department of Science & Technology (from around 2010)
- Central Nodal Officer (CNO) for PM SHRI school scheme inspections
Administrative Credentials
- Date of Birth: 10 May 1972
- Joined IDAS: 25 August 1997
- Current Rank: Senior Administrative Grade (SAG)
Significance of Appointments
The inclusion of experienced officers from both IAS and IDAS cadres is expected to strengthen the administrative and financial framework of the 8th Central Pay Commission, which plays a crucial role in reviewing pay structures, allowances, and service conditions of government employees.
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