New Delhi: In a fresh round of high-level bureaucratic appointments, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared the posting of Ambarish Vemuri, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 2016 batch, as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). His tenure will last three years from the date he assumes charge.
Vemuri’s appointment comes as part of a broader reshuffle intended to strengthen the administrative capacity of key central government offices.
Ashish Srivastava Elevated to Director-Level Role at SSC
In a separate development, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has approved the re-designation of Ashish Kumar Srivastava (IAS: 2011: UD), currently serving as Regional Director at Deputy Secretary level in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Prayagraj, to the Director level.
The DoPT order, issued on Thursday, June 26, states that the upgraded role will take effect from the date Mr Srivastava assumes charge and will continue until November 11, 2029, marking a five-year tenure under the Central Staffing Scheme.
Mr Srivastava began his central deputation on November 11, 2024, and his elevation reflects recognition of his continued contribution to the functioning of SSC’s regional operations.
