The Centre has appointed ONGC Executive Director Sunil Kumar as its next Chairman, succeeding Arun Kumar Singh from December 2026. Setting aside all speculation, the Centre has appointed ONGC Executive Director Sunil Kumar as the next Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The choice came amid speculation over a possible further extension for outgoing Chairman Arun Kumar Singh and discussions around the names of candidates shortlisted for the post. Instead, the government has picked an executive from within ONGC who will become the first chairman to rise directly from the Executive Director rank, whereas previous chairmen typically held board-level positions before taking charge. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Kumar’s appointment on October 22, 2026, following a proposal from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas based on the recommendation of the Search-cum-Selection Committee. The committee held two rounds of interviews to select Singh’s successor. Post navigation IES Officer A Srija Appointed Joint Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat For 5 Year Term Delhi HC rejects Neha Bora’s plea:Upholds ₹10,000 peace bond over alleged disruption during October 16 SIR protest
