New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved the deputation of Mr. Arpan Kumar, Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), to the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) as Additional General Manager (Civil) for a tenure of five years. The appointment comes as part of MRVC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in its civil engineering operations.
Deputation Details
According to an order issued by the Railway Board (No. 2025/E(O)II/7/110, dated December 12, 2025), Mr. Arpan Kumar will take up the new role on deputation terms, receiving his parent pay along with deputation allowance.
- Name: Mr. Arpan Kumar
- Service: Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE)
- Date of Birth: 22 November 1986
- Date of Induction into Service: 22 February 2013
- Present Post: Deputy Chief Engineer / Tr-II, Central Railway
- New Assignment: Additional General Manager (Civil), MRVC
- Tenure: Five years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
The deputation is subject to Government approval for exemption from the rule of immediate absorption into MRVC.
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Relief Instructions
Central Railway has been instructed to relieve Mr. Arpan Kumar to facilitate his assumption of the new role. The exact date of relief is to be communicated to the Railway Board.
The deputation will be governed by Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) guidelines. The officer will be deemed relieved at the end of the deputation period unless an extension is formally approved by the competent authority.
Official Communication
The Railway Board order was signed by Smt. Roshan Kumari Meena, Under Secretary (Deputation), and circulated to MRVC, Central Railway, and other concerned offices to ensure smooth coordination of the deputation.
About MRVC
Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) is a government-owned public sector undertaking responsible for the planning and implementation of suburban railway development projects in Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan region. MRVC plays a key role in enhancing the capacity, safety, and efficiency of the Mumbai suburban rail network.
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