New Delhi: Rajesh Kumar Singh (IRSS: 2002), currently serving as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Delhi, has been entrusted with the additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer at National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC), Delhi, for a period of six months.
The additional assignment places Singh in charge of the vigilance function at NHPC alongside his existing responsibilities at PFC. The arrangement is intended to ensure the continuation of vigilance-related functions at the public sector power company during the specified period.
Singh belongs to the Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) and is a member of the 2002 batch. In his current role at PFC, he serves as the Chief Vigilance Officer, a position associated with overseeing vigilance matters and supporting transparency and accountability within the organisation.
With the additional charge at NHPC, Singh will take on vigilance responsibilities at another major public sector enterprise operating in India’s power sector. His appointment brings together responsibilities at two government-owned organisations, both of which play important roles in the country’s energy and financial infrastructure.
Rajesh Kumar Singh’s Additional Responsibility at NHPC
The additional charge has been assigned for six months, according to the information dated October 5, 2026. Singh will hold the NHPC vigilance position in addition to his existing role at PFC.
Key details of the assignment are as follows:
- Officer: Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Service: Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS)
- Batch: 2002
- Current position: Chief Vigilance Officer, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Delhi
- Additional charge: Chief Vigilance Officer, NHPC Limited, Delhi
- Tenure: Six months
- Date of announcement: October 5, 2026
The assignment highlights the administrative arrangement for managing vigilance responsibilities at NHPC for the specified period. No further details regarding the effective date of the additional charge or any other conditions of the assignment were provided in the information available.
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Role of a Chief Vigilance Officer in a Public Sector Enterprise
A Chief Vigilance Officer plays an important role in strengthening vigilance administration within a public sector organisation. The position generally involves monitoring vigilance-related matters, promoting preventive vigilance and supporting adherence to established procedures and standards of accountability.
In public sector enterprises, vigilance functions help reinforce transparency, integrity and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The CVO also works within the organisation’s established framework for addressing vigilance matters and promoting awareness of ethical practices.
As Singh assumes additional responsibility at NHPC, the assignment places him in charge of the company’s vigilance function for the six-month period while he continues to serve at PFC.
About NHPC Limited
NHPC Limited is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power and one of the country’s major hydropower development companies. The company is involved in the planning, development, construction and operation of hydroelectric projects, as well as renewable energy initiatives. NHPC contributes to India’s electricity generation capacity and supports the development of the country’s power infrastructure.
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