New Delhi: The Centre has approved the appointment of two officers to key positions in different government organisations under the Central Staffing Scheme. Deepak Ranjan, an Indian Economic Service (IES) officer of the 2012 batch, has been selected as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in Delhi, while Shrikrishan Yadav, an Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) officer of the 2015 batch, has been appointed Controller of Examinations in the Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB).
According to orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on October 29 and October 30, 2026, respectively, Ranjan’s appointment has been approved for five years, while Yadav will serve for four years. Both tenures will commence from the dates the officers assume charge or continue until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The officers were recommended for central deputation by their respective departments. Ranjan was recommended by the Department of Economic Affairs, while Yadav’s recommendation came from the Department of Defence Production.
Deepak Ranjan Appointed Director in Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Deepak Ranjan (IES:2012) has been selected for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Delhi, for a tenure of five years.
The DoPT approved his appointment under the Central Staffing Scheme through an order dated October 29, 2026. His tenure will be five years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Ranjan was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Economic Affairs. His appointment places him in a Director-level position in the ministry responsible for administering key provisions governing companies and corporate affairs in India.
The appointment order confirms his selection for the post, while further details about his previous assignments and professional background have not been provided in the available information.
Who Is Deepak Ranjan?
Deepak Ranjan is a 2012-batch officer of the Indian Economic Service, a central civil service whose officers work in areas involving economic analysis, policy formulation and government decision-making.
The Indian Economic Service provides specialised economic expertise to ministries and departments of the Union government. Officers may be involved in economic research, data analysis, policy assessment and the evaluation of programmes, depending on their assignments.
Ranjan’s selection as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs marks his appointment to a senior government position under the Central Staffing Scheme.
Profile at a glance: Ranjan belongs to the 2012 batch of the Indian Economic Service. He was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Economic Affairs and has been selected as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for five years, subject to the conditions specified in the DoPT order.
Shrikrishan Yadav Appointed Controller of Examinations in ASRB
Shrikrishan Yadav (IOFS:2015) has been selected for appointment as Controller of Examinations in the Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board in Delhi.
The DoPT issued the appointment order on October 30, 2026, approving his selection under the Central Staffing Scheme at the Deputy Secretary level for a period of four years.
His tenure will begin from the date he assumes charge or continue until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Yadav was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Defence Production. Before this appointment, he was serving as Assistant Director in the Military Engineer Services (MES), an organisation under the Ministry of Defence.
His new role will place him in an organisation responsible for recruitment-related examinations and selection processes for scientific positions in the agricultural research establishment.
Who Is Shrikrishan Yadav?
Shrikrishan Yadav is a 2015-batch officer of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service. His professional background includes service in the defence establishment, including an assignment as Assistant Director in the Military Engineer Services.
The MES is an Inter-Service Organisation operating directly under the Ministry of Defence. It provides engineering and infrastructure-related support to the armed forces and other defence establishments.
Yadav’s appointment as Controller of Examinations in ASRB represents a move from the defence establishment to an organisation dealing with recruitment and examinations in the agricultural research sector.
Profile at a glance: Yadav belongs to the 2015 batch of the Indian Ordnance Factories Service. He was serving as Assistant Director in MES before being selected as Controller of Examinations in ASRB at the Deputy Secretary level for four years.
What Is the Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board?
The Agriculture Scientists Recruitment Board is a recruitment body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education in Delhi. It is associated with recruitment and selection for scientific positions in the agricultural research system.
The Controller of Examinations plays an important role in the examination-related functions of the organisation. Yadav’s appointment places him in a position connected with the administration of these processes.
His previous experience in the Ministry of Defence establishment will now be followed by an assignment in the agricultural research and recruitment system.
Appointments Approved Under Central Staffing Scheme
Both appointments have been made under the Central Staffing Scheme, which facilitates the placement of officers from eligible services in positions across Union government ministries, departments and other organisations.
The two appointments differ in their service backgrounds, responsibilities and approved tenures. Ranjan, an Indian Economic Service officer, will serve as Director in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for five years. Yadav, an Indian Ordnance Factories Service officer, will serve as Controller of Examinations in ASRB for four years at the Deputy Secretary level.
The appointments reflect the movement of officers across government organisations through central deputation, enabling ministries and specialised bodies to draw on officers from different services for administrative and functional responsibilities.
