2013 batch IA & AS officer Saurabh Singh has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (11.10.2022), Mr. Singh, who was recommended for central deputation by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, has been appointed to the post for a period upto 29.02.2024 (i.e. till G-20 Sectt is functional), which is further extendable upto admissible tenure under the central staffing scheme or until further orders, whichever is earlier.