Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as Secretary in Ministry of Finance.

Appointments | Dated: 27 Feb 2026

Senior IAS officer Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. He takes over the crucial role ahead of the upcoming financial year to oversee tax collections and policy formulation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He is a 1990-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre.
  • He previously served as the Secretary in the Department of Financial Services.
  • He succeeds Tarun Bajaj in the Revenue Secretary post.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Sanjay Malhotra.
  • Role: Revenue Secretary.
  • Ministry: Finance.

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Who has been recently appointed as the new Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance?

Correct Answer: Sanjay Malhotra

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About Ministry of Finance

  • Union Minister - Nirmala Sitharaman
  • Departments - 6 Main Departments