Tejveer Singh Assumes Charge as Secretary of DCPC

09 Apr 2026 CW Team

Prior to his new assignment, Tejveer Singh served as Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training in the Government of Punjab, where he was responsible for overseeing technical education and vocational training initiatives. His recent role involved coordination with state educational institutions and industry partners to enhance skill development and link training outcomes with employment opportunities. The experience is expected to inform his approach to sectoral policy and coordination at the national level.

Tejveer Singh is a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Punjab Cadre and has held an extensive range of administrative appointments during his career. His previous positions have included Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Secretary to the Chief Minister, as well as serving as District Magistrate in multiple districts, roles that provided exposure to governance, implementation of government schemes and stakeholder engagement. That background was described as equipping him with experience in administration, intergovernmental coordination and policy implementation.

Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and will also hold additional charge of the Secretary of the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare, indicating a reallocation of senior leadership across ministries. The transitions are expected to preserve institutional knowledge while enabling the new appointees to pursue priorities related to sectoral reform, administrative efficiency and the welfare of stakeholders. The ministry affirmed its commitment to continuity and to supporting the new secretary during the initial phase of his charge.

Shri Tejveer Singh assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC) in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers on seven April 2026, taking over responsibility for the department's policy and administrative functions. The handover ceremony was attended by Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma, the outgoing Secretary, and senior officers of the department who welcomed the new head and signalled continuity in leadership. The appointment marks the start of his tenure at the department that oversees chemicals and petrochemicals sector matters at the central level. Prior to his new assignment, Tejveer Singh served as Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training in the Government of Punjab, where he was responsible for overseeing technical education and vocational training initiatives. His recent role involved coordination with state educational institutions and industry partners to enhance skill development and link training outcomes with employment opportunities. The experience is expected to inform his approach to sectoral policy and coordination at the national level. Tejveer Singh is a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Punjab Cadre and has held an extensive range of administrative appointments during his career. His previous positions have included Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Secretary to the Chief Minister, as well as serving as District Magistrate in multiple districts, roles that provided exposure to governance, implementation of government schemes and stakeholder engagement. That background was described as equipping him with experience in administration, intergovernmental coordination and policy implementation. Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and will also hold additional charge of the Secretary of the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare, indicating a reallocation of senior leadership across ministries. The transitions are expected to preserve institutional knowledge while enabling the new appointees to pursue priorities related to sectoral reform, administrative efficiency and the welfare of stakeholders. The ministry affirmed its commitment to continuity and to supporting the new secretary during the initial phase of his charge.

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