Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)

Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), has been appointed as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on November 1, 2025.

He brings over 30 years of experience in defence finance, public administration, and policy-making. His appointment comes at a time when India’s defence sector is expanding and modernising under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Vishvajit Sahay Appointed as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)

Who is Vishvajit Sahay?

• Education: Alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi
• Service: 1990-batch officer of Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
• Experience: Over three decades in financial management, planning, and defence accounting

Key Government Roles Held

Before becoming CGDA, Shri Sahay held several important positions in different ministries:

• Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser – Department of Science and Technology
• Joint Secretary – Department of Heavy Industry
• Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing) – Ministry of Defence

These roles helped him gain deep experience in policy formulation, procurement finance, and budgetary control.

Experience in Defence Accounts Department

In the Defence Accounts Department, Vishvajit Sahay served in multiple senior roles:

• Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj – handled pensions of millions of ex-servicemen
• Joint CGDA – assisted in financial and strategic supervision of defence accounts
• Special CGDA – led key reforms and modernization initiatives

This experience gives him a strong background in defence pensions, financial oversight, and budget management.

Role of the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)

The CGDA acts as the chief financial adviser to the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The office is responsible for:

• Managing the defence budget for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and DRDO
• Handling defence pensions (for over 32 lakh beneficiaries)
• Conducting audit and accounting of all defence-related expenditures
• Overseeing procurement and capital acquisition financing

As CGDA, Vishvajit Sahay will play a key role in ensuring financial transparency, modernizing defence accounting, and promoting self-reliance in defence production.

Static / Exam-Oriented Facts

Question & Answer

Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) in November 2025?
(a) Sanjay Kumar Mishra
(b) Vishvajit Sahay
(c) Rajesh Agarwal
(d) Nitin Narang
Answer: Vishvajit Sahay

Q2. Vishvajit Sahay belongs to which civil service?
(a) Indian Administrative Service
(b) Indian Defence Accounts Service
(c) Indian Audit and Accounts Service
(d) Indian Revenue Service
Answer: Indian Defence Accounts Service

Q3. When did Vishvajit Sahay assume charge as CGDA?
(a) October 15, 2025
(b) November 1, 2025
(c) December 1, 2025
(d) September 30, 2025
Answer: November 1, 2025

Q4. How many years of experience does Shri Vishvajit Sahay have in public service?
(a) 20 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30+ years
(d) 15 years
Answer: 30+ years

Q5. What is one of the key functions of the CGDA?
(a) Conducting elections
(b) Overseeing defence budget and accounts
(c) Managing public broadcasting
(d) Supervising trade policy
Answer: Overseeing defence budget and accounts

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