CBSE chief Prashant Sitaram given additional charge as Home Ministry additional secretary

July 3, 2026 /Posted byPrajwal EW / 1

CBSE Chairperson Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs while continuing to hold additional charge as CBSE chief until a regular chairperson is appointed.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment as Additional Secretary in the Home Ministry, with additional charge of the post of CBSE Chairperson.

A 2001-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre, Sitaram was appointed CBSE Chairperson last month after his predecessor was moved following the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system controversy. At the time of his appointment to the Board, he was already serving as an Additional Secretary in the Home Ministry.

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akashsigh2026
July 3, 2026 - 8:51 am
Thank you for covering this important update. Leadership changes in key education institutions like CBSE can have a significant impact on policy implementation and the overall education system. I appreciate the clear and concise reporting, which makes it easy for readers to understand the development and its context. Looking forward to more insightful education news and analysis from your team.
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