Vishvajit Sahay Becomes Defence Finance Secretary

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Vishvajit Sahay Appointed Secretary (Defence Finance)

Vishvajit Sahay, an officer from the 1990 batch of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, has assumed the role of Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence. Before this, he was the Controller General of Defence Accounts.

Career Highlights

Sahay holds a law degree and graduated from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. Over his career, he has held several important positions such as Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Department of Science and Technology, Joint Secretary in the Department of Heavy Industries, Finance Manager in the Acquisition Wing of the Ministry of Defence, and Director in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Within the Defence Accounts Department, he served as Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) in Prayagraj, Joint Controller General of Defence Accounts, and Special Controller General of Defence Accounts.

International Exposure and Expertise

Sahay has represented India at international training programs, including those at the University of Cambridge in the UK and the George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies in Germany. His experience is expected to enhance strategic financial decision-making in the Ministry of Defence.

Important Facts for Exams

• Vishvajit Sahay is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service.
• He took charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on May 1, 2026.
• Previously, he was the Controller General of Defence Accounts.
• He holds a law degree and is an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi.
• He has held key roles in various government departments including Science and Technology, Heavy Industries, Defence, and Information and Broadcasting.
• He has served as Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) in Prayagraj and held senior positions within the Defence Accounts Department.
• Sahay has attended international training at the University of Cambridge and the George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies.