New Delhi, October 26, 2026: Hemraj Bairwa, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Government of India, in New Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme. His tenure will be four years from the date he assumes charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
According to an appointment order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on October 26, 2026, the competent authority has approved his appointment to the central government position.
The order, addressed to the Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh, directs that Bairwa be relieved of his current duties immediately to take up his new assignment in the Ministry of Power.
As per the order, the officer is required to join the new post within three weeks from the date of issuance of the appointment order. Failure to do so may lead to the initiation of proceedings for debarment from the Central Staffing Scheme, in accordance with the applicable instructions.
The appointment brings Bairwa to the Ministry of Power on central deputation for a specified tenure of four years, subject to the terms outlined in the official order.
