2014-batch IAS officer Karthikeyan K P appointed Deputy Secretary, D/o Economic Affairs
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, October 24, 2026: The Government of India has appointed Karthikeyan K P, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2014 batch from the Tamil Nadu cadre, as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs in Delhi.
The appointment has been made under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of four years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued the appointment order on October 22, 2026. The Government of Tamil Nadu has been directed to relieve the officer immediately to enable him to take up his new assignment at the Centre.