New Delhi: The Government of India has approved the premature repatriation of Richa Gupta, a 2010-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer, from her post as Director in the Ministry of Textiles to her parent cadre on personal grounds.
According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on October 23, 2026, the competent authority approved the Ministry of Textiles’ proposal for her early repatriation.
The memorandum states that Gupta may be relieved of her duties immediately, with instructions to report to her parent cadre.
Centre Approves Premature Repatriation
The Office Memorandum, issued by DoPT’s Office of the Establishment Officer, carries the reference number 10/17/2021-EO(MM-I). The order refers to the Ministry of Textiles’ Office Memorandum dated October 8, 2026, which proposed Gupta’s premature repatriation.
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Who Is Richa Gupta?
Richa Gupta is a 2010-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer who joined the service on August 30, 2010. According to reports, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree from the University of Rajasthan.
In January 2022, Gupta was appointed Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles under the Central Staffing Scheme for a tenure of four years or until further orders, whichever came earlier. Her appointment followed a recommendation for central deputation by the Ministry of Defence.
In January 2024, the competent authority approved the redesignation of her post from Deputy Secretary to Director in the Ministry of Textiles, with her central-deputation tenure specified until January 30, 2027.
At the time of the October 2026 order, Gupta was serving as Director in the ministry. The Department of Personnel and Training subsequently approved her premature repatriation to her parent cadre on personal grounds.
DoPT Issues Relieving Directions
The memorandum was signed by Ajit Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, on October 23, 2026.
Copies of the order were forwarded to the Ministry of Textiles, the Cabinet Secretariat and other concerned offices for information and necessary action.
The order does not specify Gupta’s next posting or the date on which she will formally assume duties in her parent cadre.
Understanding the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
The Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) is a Group A Central Civil Service under the Ministry of Defence. Its officers handle financial management, accounting, payments, internal audit and related financial advisory functions for the defence establishment. The service plays a role in ensuring financial accountability and the effective management of defence expenditure.
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