Vishvajit Sahay assumed charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on May 1, 2026
He is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
Prior to this appointment, he was serving as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
Educational background: Alumnus of St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi and law graduate
Brings over three decades of experience in Defence Finance and Public Administration
Previous key positions held: Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in Department of Science and Technology; Joint Secretary in Department of Heavy Industries; Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing) in Ministry of Defence; Director in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Defence Accounts Department roles: Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj; Joint CGDA; Special CGDA
Represented India at international training forums including University of Cambridge, United Kingdom and George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies, Germany
Appointment expected to strengthen financial management and strategic decision-making in Ministry of Defence
