Shri Vishvajit Sahay takes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts
Bringing over three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration, Shri Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on November 01, 2025.
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An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, Shri Vishvajit Sahay has served in several key positions in the Government of India, including Additional Secretary and Financial Adviser, Department of Science and Technology; Joint Secretary, Department of Heavy Industry; and Finance Manager (Acquisition Wing), Ministry of Defence. Within the Defence Accounts Department, he has held pivotal assignments such as Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions), Prayagraj; Joint CGDA; and Special CGDA.
Shri Vishvajit Sahay has also represented India at international training forums including Cambridge University, UK, and the George C. Marshall European Centre for Security Studies, Germany.
