Personnel Secretary
| Personnel Secretary of India | |
|---|---|
| Kārmik Saciv | |
since 26 December 2024 | |
| Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions | |
| Reports to | |
| Seat | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions North Block, Cabinet Secretariat Raisina Hill New Delhi |
| Appointer | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |
| Formation | 1970 |
| Salary | ₹225,000 (US$2,700) monthly |
| Website | dopt |
The Personnel Secretary (ISO: Kārmik Saciv) popularly called as Secretary (P), is the administrative head of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. This post is held by senior IAS officer of the rank of Secretary to Government of India. The current Personnel Secretary is Rachna Shah , a 1991 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.
As a Secretary to Government of India, the Personnel Secretary ranks 23rd on Indian Order of Precedence.