On May 1, 2026, Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), officially assumed the role of Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence. He succeeds his previous position as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).
**Professional Background and Education**
An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, and a law graduate, Shri Sahay possesses over 30 years of experience in Public Administration and Defence Finance. His career includes several high-level positions within the Government of India:
* **Ministry of Defence:** Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing).
* **Defence Accounts Department:** Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) in Prayagraj, Joint CGDA, and Special CGDA.
* **Department of Science and Technology:** Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser.
* **Department of Heavy Industries:** Joint Secretary.
* **Ministry of Information and Broadcasting:** Director.
**International Representation**
Shri Sahay has represented India at various international training forums, including the University of Cambridge, UK, and the George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies in Germany.
**Administrative Details**
* **Release ID:** 2257231
* **Post Date/Time:** May 1, 2026, at 2:22 PM
* **Origin:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence
* **Visitor Counter:** 563
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Vishvajit Sahay: A 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service who assumed charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in May 2026.
Secretary (Defence Finance): A key administrative and financial leadership position within the Ministry of Defence responsible for financial management and strategic decision-making.
Ministry of Defence: The primary government ministry responsible for national security and the administrative body where the new Secretary (Defence Finance) has been appointed.
Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS): The specialized cadre of civil services from which the appointee is drawn, focusing on the financial administration of the armed forces.
Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA): The previous high-level position held by Shri Vishvajit Sahay prior to his appointment as Secretary (Defence Finance).
Ministry of Defence
Shri Vishvajit Sahay assumes the charge as
Secretary (Defence Finance)
Posted On: 01 MAY 2026 2:22PM by PIB Delhi
Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the
charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on 1st May 2026. Prior to this
appointment, he was serving as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).
An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi and a law graduate, he brings over three decades
of extensive experience in Defence Finance and Public Administration. Over the course of his
distinguished career, he has held several key positions in the Government of India, including Additional
Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Department of Science and Technology; Joint Secretary in the
Department of Heavy Industries; Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing) in the Ministry of Defence; and
Director in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Within the Defence Accounts Department, he
has served in various capacities such as Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj,
Joint CGDA and Special CGDA.
Shri Vishvajit Sahay has also represented India at various international training forums, including those at
the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and the George C. Marshall European Centre for Security
Studies, Germany. His appointment is expected to significantly strengthen the financial management and
strategic decision making in Ministry of Defence.
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