The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Ms. Mrunmai Shashank Joshi, IAS (Kerala Cadre: 2013) as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, under the Central Staffing Scheme.
According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on June 12, 2026, the appointment has been made on a “lateral shift” basis following the recommendation of the Civil Services Board (CSB).
Prior to this appointment, Ms. Joshi was serving as Deputy Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. Under the new posting, she will assume the role of Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, one of the most significant departments under the Ministry of Finance responsible for economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation, capital markets, infrastructure financing, and international economic relations.
The order states that her tenure in the Department of Economic Affairs will continue up to March 21, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The DoPT memorandum records that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the recommendation made by the Civil Services Board for Ms. Joshi’s transfer under the Central Staffing Scheme. The approval follows a proposal received from the Department of Economic Affairs through its communication dated May 13, 2026.
The Department of Economic Affairs plays a central role in shaping India’s macroeconomic policy framework, managing budgetary and fiscal matters, coordinating with international financial institutions, and overseeing economic reforms. As Deputy Secretary, Ms. Joshi will be involved in policy administration and key governmental functions within the department.
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