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IAS Officer Pawan Kumar Sharma Set for Bigger Role, Empanelled as Additional Secretary at Centre – Details Inside

Defence Ministry’s Joint Secretary Pawan Kumar Sharma Cleared for Additional Secretary Rank
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New Delhi: In a key bureaucratic development, 1999 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, Mr Pawan Kumar Sharma has been empanelled for appointment to Additional Secretary or equivalent level posts in the Government of India.

The decision was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Currently Serving in Ministry of Defence

IAS Sharma is currently posted as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence, a position he assumed in August 2024. His tenure at the Centre is part of a five-year central deputation, during which he has been handling key policy and administrative responsibilities within the defence establishment.

Empanelment Opens Doors to Senior Policy Roles

Empanelment for the rank of Additional Secretary is a significant career milestone in the civil services, enabling Sharma to be considered for senior leadership positions across various central ministries and departments. Officers at this level are typically entrusted with policy formulation, high-level coordination, and implementation oversight in strategic areas.

Sharma’s empanelment signals the government’s confidence in his administrative acumen and leadership abilities, particularly in the context of national security and defence policy frameworks.

Professional Track Record

As a 1999-batch officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Sharma has held various key roles in both the state government and at the Centre. Known for his methodical approach and experience in handling complex governance issues, he has built a strong reputation across administrative and policy circles.

His current role in the Defence Ministry aligns with the government’s broader strategy of placing experienced and proven officers in critical departments dealing with national interest.


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