New Delhi: The Central Government has selected IAS officer Vineeth S (Tamil Nadu cadre, 2013 batch) and IRS officer Ankit (Customs and Indirect Taxes, 2016 batch) for appointment as Deputy Secretaries in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in New Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme.
According to the appointment orders, Vineeth S, who was on compulsory wait in the Department of Higher Education, has been selected for the post for the balance period of his four-year deputation tenure at the Deputy Secretary level, up to April 26, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Ankit, who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been selected for a four-year tenure from the date he assumes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The appointments are part of the Centre’s process of deploying officers from the All India Services and organised central services to key administrative positions in central ministries.
IAS Vineeth S to Serve in Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry Until April 2030
Vineeth S, a 2013-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the Central Staffing Scheme.
As specified in the appointment order, he is presently on compulsory wait in the Department of Higher Education. His new assignment will begin from the date he assumes charge and will continue until April 26, 2030, covering the balance period of his four-year deputation tenure at the Deputy Secretary level, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Vineeth has previously served in the central government as Private Secretary to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He was appointed to that position in April 2026. His latest appointment order specifies his selection for the post in the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry.
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Educational Qualifications and Background
Born on May 12, 1983, Vineeth S has an educational background spanning medicine, health management and geoinformatics. He holds an MBBS degree from Kerala University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Management and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Geoinformatics from Anna University.
He speaks English, Malayalam and Tamil.
Administrative Experience in Tamil Nadu
Before moving to central deputation, Vineeth held several administrative positions in Tamil Nadu, working across health administration, district governance, cooperative institutions and the energy sector.
His previous assignments include:
- District Administration: Served as District Collector of Tiruppur, handling district-level administration, revenue matters and disaster management.
- Health Administration: Worked as Project Director of the Tamil Nadu Health System Project and Director of Project Urban Health Care.
- Cooperative Sector: Served as Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (Aavin) for nearly three and a half years under the Milk Development Department.
- Energy Sector: Served as Joint Managing Director in the Energy Department in Chennai.
These assignments gave him experience in programme implementation, public service delivery, district administration and the management of public institutions.
His new position in the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry will add to his central government experience, following his previous assignment linked to the Union Education Minister.
IRS Officer Ankit Appointed Deputy Secretary for Four Years
Ankit, a 2016-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes), has also been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in New Delhi.
The Department of Revenue recommended his central deputation. According to the order, he will serve for four years from the date he assumes charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The order directs that he be relieved of his current duties immediately so that he can take up his new assignment in the ministry.
Ankit belongs to the Customs and Indirect Taxes stream of the IRS and has served in the indirect tax administration, including assignments in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs formations.
Career and Field Experience
Ankit has held responsibilities in regional GST and Customs zones during his service. One of his reported assignments was as Joint Commissioner in the Chief Commissioner’s Office and Chief Commissioner’s Audit Office (CCO and CCA) in Patna, under the Ranchi GST and Central Excise zone.
His field experience in tax administration forms the background to his selection for the central government position.
In his new role, he will join the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at the Deputy Secretary level, bringing experience from the revenue administration and indirect taxation system.
Three-Week Deadline for Joining the New Assignment
The appointment order for Ankit also refers to the directions issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), as conveyed through the Department of Personnel and Training’s circular dated August 17, 2005.
Under these directions, an officer is required to join the new post within three weeks from the date of issue of the DoPT appointment order. Failure to join within the prescribed period may lead to the initiation of debarment proceedings under the Central Staffing Scheme.
The requirement underscores the importance of timely assumption of charge for officers selected for central deputation.
Key Details of Both Appointments
- Vineeth S: 2013-batch IAS officer, Tamil Nadu cadre; appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for the balance of his four-year Deputy Secretary-level deputation tenure, up to April 26, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- Ankit: 2016-batch IRS officer, Customs and Indirect Taxes; appointed Deputy Secretary in the same ministry for four years from the date of assuming charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- Place of Posting: New Delhi.
- Appointment Mechanism: Central Staffing Scheme.
- Joining Requirement for Ankit: Within three weeks of the appointment order, in accordance with the cited DoPT circular.
The appointments bring together an IAS officer with experience in district administration, health, energy and cooperative institutions, and an IRS officer with experience in GST and Customs administration. Both will serve in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the Central Staffing Scheme.
