Piyush Ranjan set to be DS in Defence Ministry

New Delhi: Piyush Ranjan is set to be Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. He has been selected to be appointed as Deputy Secretary (DS) by the Ministry of Defence, Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS). According to an order from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), he has been selected for the appointment for a period of four years from the date of taking over charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ranjan is an Indian Defence Service of Engineers (IDSE) officer of 2002-batch. He was recommended for the Central deputation by the Ministry of Defence.

Piyush Ranjan is an Indian Defence Service of Engineers (IDSE) officer of 2002-batch. He was recommended for the Central deputation by the Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Indian armed forces. The President is the ceremonial commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the country. The Ministry of Defence provides policy framework and resources to the armed forces to discharge their responsibility in the context of the defence of the country. The Indian Armed Forces including Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defences, are primarily responsible for ensuring the territorial integrity of the nation.