Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Successor Search Underway for Delhi's Chief Secretary
Imagine Delhi has a top boss, the Chief Secretary, and that person is retiring soon.
People are already talking about who will take over.
Several experienced government officials are being considered, including some who are currently working in different roles.
The current Chief Secretary, Dharmendra, might even get a short extension.
The previous Chief Secretary got two extensions, so it's not unusual.
Whoever is chosen will be a very important leader in Delhi's government.
Current Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra is nearing retirement at the end of the month.
Officials are discussing potential replacements.
Candidates include several senior AGMUT cadre IAS officers.
Dharmendra may receive a three-month extension.
Dharmendra took over as Chief Secretary on September 1, 2024.
- Who
- Possible successors to Delhi's Chief Secretary
- What
- Discussions about the next Chief Secretary of Delhi.
- When
- Dharmendra's retirement at the end of the month.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Because the current Chief Secretary is retiring.
- Current Chief Secretary
- Dharmendra
- Retirement Date
- September 30
- Possible Extensions
- Likely, potentially 3 months
- Predecessor's Extensions
- Naresh Kumar received two extensions
- Potential Candidates
- Amit Yadav, Debashree Mukherjee, Vijay Kumar, Ashwani Kumar
- Ashwani Kumar's Current Role
- MCD Commissioner