Shri Ajit Kumar Seth, an IAS officer of 1974 batch, UP cadre, today assumed charge as Cabinet Secretary. He takes over from Shri K. Chandrasekhar.
Shri Seth was earlier OSD in the Cabinet Secretariat. He has also been Secretary (Coordination) in the Cabinet Secretariat. Shri Seth has served in different capacities in the Government of India as well as in the States.