Home Secretary (India)

The home secretary (IAST: Gṛha Saciva) is the administrative head of the Ministry of Home Affairs. This post is held by a senior IAS officer of the rank of Secretary to Government of India. The current Home Secretary is Ajay Kumar Bhalla. All Central Forces including the CRPF, CISF, BSF and Central Police Organizations are under the Union Home Secretary.

Home Secretary
Emblem of India
Incumbent
Ajay Kumar Bhalla, IAS
since 22 August 2019
Ministry of Home Affairs
Member ofStrategic Policy Group
Committee of secretaries on Administration
Reports to
  • President of India
  • Parliament of India
  • Council of Ministers of India
  • Prime Minister of India
  • Home Minister of India
Residence3, New Moti Bagh, New Delhi
SeatMinistry of Home Affairs
North Block, Cabinet Secretariat
Raisina Hill
New Delhi
AppointerAppointments Committee of the Cabinet
Term lengthTwo years, term can be extended.
Formation1947 (1947)
Salary225,000 (US$2,800) monthly
WebsiteOfficial Website

As a Secretary to Government of India, the Home Secretary ranks 23rd on Indian Order of Precedence.

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