New Delhi: The competent authority has approved a two-year extension of Pradeep Kumar, IRSE (Civil: 2001), as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Minerals Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), Nagpur. His tenure has been extended until March 5, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
According to the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on October 13, 2026, the extension was approved based on a proposal from the Ministry of Mines. Pradeep Kumar’s existing tenure was due to end on March 5, 2027.
With this extension, he will continue to oversee vigilance-related functions at MECL for an additional two years.
Pradeep Kumar’s Tenure Extended Until March 5, 2029
The competent authority has approved the extension of Pradeep Kumar’s tenure as Chief Vigilance Officer of MECL beyond March 5, 2027.
The key details of the order are as follows:
- Officer: Pradeep Kumar
- Service and Batch: Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), Civil Engineering, 2001 batch
- Current Position: Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO)
- Organisation: Minerals Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL)
- Place of Posting: Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Extension Period: Two years beyond March 5, 2027
- Extended Tenure: Until March 5, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier
- Order Issuing Authority: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
- Order Date: October 13, 2026
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Mines
The extension will allow Pradeep Kumar to continue in his vigilance role at the mineral exploration public sector enterprise during the extended period.
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Educational Qualification of Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi.
His technical education in civil engineering has provided a foundation for his career in railway infrastructure, project planning, construction and maintenance.
24 Years of Experience in Railway Engineering and Administration
Pradeep Kumar has approximately 24 years of professional experience in railway engineering, infrastructure development and administration.
His experience includes several important areas of railway operations and project management, such as:
- Survey, planning and estimation for new railway lines.
- Tendering and execution of new railway line projects.
- Railway doubling projects.
- Maintenance of railway tracks and buildings.
- Technical and administrative responsibilities across different railway zones.
Over the course of his career, he has served in positions ranging from the Junior Scale to the Senior Administrative Grade.
Previous Roles Across Multiple Railway Zones
Before his central deputation to the Ministry of Mines, Pradeep Kumar held various administrative and technical positions across several railway zones.
His previous experience includes work in the following zones:
- South Western Railway
- East Coast Railway
- West Central Railway
He has also served as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), a senior administrative position involving railway operations and management responsibilities.
His experience across different railway zones has provided him with exposure to infrastructure projects, railway maintenance and administrative functions.
Pradeep Kumar to Continue as MECL Chief Vigilance Officer
Following the approval of the tenure extension, Pradeep Kumar will continue to hold the position of Chief Vigilance Officer at MECL, Nagpur, until March 5, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
As CVO, he is responsible for overseeing vigilance-related matters in the organisation and supporting efforts to maintain transparency, accountability and integrity in its functioning.
The extension was approved by the competent authority following a proposal from the Ministry of Mines and formalised through a DoPT order dated October 13, 2026.
About Minerals Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL)
Minerals Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Mines. Headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the organisation undertakes mineral exploration and consultancy services to assess the country’s mineral resources. Its activities support the identification and evaluation of mineral deposits and contribute to India’s mineral development efforts.
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