In a key appointment, the Centre has appointed Jatin Chopra (IRTS:2011) as Private Secretary to Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (April 4, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment for a tenure of two years and eight months from the date of assumption of charge.
His tenure will be co-terminus with the Minister or until he ceases to function in the role, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
He will assume charge at the level of Director in the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Currently, Chopra is serving as Director (Establishment–Sports) in the Railway Board and as Secretary of the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB).
Notably, in February 2022, during the second term of the Modi government, he had served as Private Secretary to then Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Following the formation of the third term of the Modi government in May 2026, he was moved to his current assignment before this new appointment.
