Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Ashish Varma Appointed Principal Chief Materials Manager of Western Railway
Ashish Varma, a senior officer with over 33 years of experience, has been appointed as the Principal Chief Materials Manager of Western Railway.
He previously worked as the Chief Vigilance Officer at the Rail Wheel Factory in Bengaluru.
Varma has a strong background in procurement and supply chain management, having served in various important roles across different railway zones.
He is also well-educated, holding degrees in engineering and communication systems, and has undergone several prestigious training programs.
His expertise and leadership skills make him well-suited for his new role.
Ashish Varma, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS), took charge as the Principal Chief Materials Manager of Western Railway on December 8, 2025.
He previously served as the Chief Vigilance Officer at the Rail Wheel Factory in Bengaluru.
Varma has over 33 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and vigilance within Indian Railways.
He has held significant positions across Northeast Frontier Railway, West Central Railway, Western Railway, Central Railway, and the Rail Wheel Factory.
Varma is an engineering graduate in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and holds a Master’s degree in Communication Systems.
- Who
- Ashish Varma, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS)
- What
- Took charge as the Principal Chief Materials Manager of Western Railway
- When
- December 8, 2025
- Where
- Western Railway
- Why
- To leverage his extensive experience in procurement, supply chain management, and vigilance
- Name
- Ashish Varma
- Batch
- 1991
- Service
- Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS)
- Previous Role
- Chief Vigilance Officer, Rail Wheel Factory, Bengaluru
- New Role
- Principal Chief Materials Manager, Western Railway
- Experience
- Over 33 years in procurement, supply chain, and vigilance
- Education
- Bachelor's in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Master's in Communication Systems
- Training
- NAIR, Railway Staff College, INSEAD, ICLIF, ISB, IIM Lucknow, IRILMM