New Delhi (12.11.2025): The Government of India, on Wednesday, assigned the additional charge of the highly sensitive post of Secretary (Security), Cabinet Secretariat , to Parag Jain (IPS: 1989: PB). Jain currently holds the pivotal position of Secretary, Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) under the Cabinet Secretariat.

The key assignment comes amid a renewed focus on national security matters, including the ongoing investigation into the recent Delhi car blast .

The post had been without a regular incumbent since the retirement of Harinath Mishra in July this year. Since then, Manoj Govil (IAS: 1991: MP), Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Secretariat , had been holding the temporary charge until the assignment of Jain on November 12, 2025.

The Secretary (Security) serves as

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