Vishvajit Sahay Takes Charge as Defence Finance Secretary on May 1, 2026

Mr. Vishvajit Sahay has assumed the charge as the Secretary (Defense Finance) in the Ministry of Defense. He will play the significant role to strengthen the India’s defense financial governance and strategic decision-making framework. Earlier he also served as the Controller General of Defense Accounts (CGDA) in the same ministry.

A Career Spanning Over Three Decades

Vishvajit Sahay is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defense Accounts Service (IDAS). He had more than 30 years of experience in the public administration and defense finance.

He is also an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College and he also holds a degree in law. This educational background reflecting a strong academic foundation which combined with administrative expertise.

Key Positions Held by Vishvajit Sahay

Throughout his long career he has held several important roles across the various ministries and departments.

• Controller General of Defense Accounts (CGDA)
• Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Department of Science and Technology
• Joint Secretary, Department of Heavy Industries
• Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing), Ministry of Defence
• Director, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Within the Defense Accounts Department he has also served as the,

• Principal Controller of Defense Accounts (Pensions) in Prayagraj
• Joint CGDA and Special CGDA

International Exposure and Training

He has also represented India at several international institutions which includes,

• University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)
• George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies

This global exposure adds to his expertise in to strategic financial planning and security-related administration.