New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sunil Kumar, currently serving as Executive Director at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), as the company’s next Chairman.
According to an official order dated October 21, 2026, issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the appointment was approved on the recommendation of the Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) and based on a proposal from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Sunil Kumar will assume charge of the post on or after December 7, 2026. He will continue in the position until his superannuation on December 31, 2028. Thereafter, he will serve on a contractual basis, with a combined tenure of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The appointment comes at an important time for India’s energy sector, as ONGC continues to play a significant role in the country’s domestic oil and natural gas exploration and production.
