Shri Krishna V R, IRAS, Appointed as Director in 8th Central Pay Commission
New Delhi, February 20, 2026: The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has issued orders approving the appointment of Shri Krishna V R, Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer, to the post of Director in the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) under the Department of Expenditure. The appointment has been made on a lateral shift basis and will be co-terminus with the 8th Pay Commission.
Key Details of the Appointment:
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Order No.: 2024/E(O)/IV/423 (3472373)
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Date of Order: February 20, 2026
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Officer Name: Shri Krishna V R, IRAS
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Date of Birth: June 14, 1981
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Date of Entry into Service: June 27, 2011
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Current Posting: Director, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance (on deputation under Central Secretariat Service)
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New Post: Director, 8th Central Pay Commission
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Administering Department: Department of Expenditure
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Basis of Appointment: Lateral shift
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Tenure: Co-terminus with 8th CPC, extendable up to September 17, 2029 (balance period out of admissible tenure of 5 years under CSS) or until further orders, whichever is earlier
Competent Authority Approval:
The Competent Authority has approved this appointment, and the officer has been directed to be relieved from his current assignment in the Department of Revenue to take up the new responsibilities. The date of relief is to be intimated to the Railway Board office.
Relief and Deputation Terms:
As per DoP&T's O.M. No. 2/6/2023-Estt. (Pay-II) dated March 22, 2023, the officer would be deemed to have been relieved on the date of expiry of the deputation period unless the competent authority has, with requisite approvals, extended the period of deputation in writing prior to the date of its expiry.
About 8th Central Pay Commission:
The 8th Central Pay Commission was constituted by the Government of India to recommend revisions in the pay structure, allowances, and pension benefits for central government employees. The Commission plays a crucial role in determining the compensation framework for millions of government employees across the country.
Circulation of Order:
Copies of the order have been forwarded to:
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Ms. Annies Kanmani Joy, Director (MM), Office of the Establishment Officer, DoPT
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Secretary, Department of Expenditure
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Various PSOs/Sr. PPSs to Railway Board members
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Adviser/MR, EDPG/MR, OSD/MR, and other branches of Railway Board
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Shri Krishna V R, IRAS (the officer concerned)
The order has been issued by Roshan Kumari Meena, Under Secretary (D), Railway Board.