Overview
- The Union government has sent Aggarwal back to the Maharashtra cadre from his post as secretary for persons with disabilities, with he and officials indicating he will join the state next week.
- Current chief secretary Rajesh Kumar, a 1988-batch officer, retires at the end of November after a three-month extension granted following his June appointment.
- Aggarwal, from the 1989 batch, has spent nearly a decade on central deputation in key roles across Financial Services, Petroleum, Tribal Affairs, Skill Development and Social Justice.
- If appointed to the top post, he is expected to serve for roughly one year until his superannuation in November 2026, with batchmate I S Chahal due to retire in January 2026.
- His anticipated elevation would narrow opportunities for other senior officers from the 1989–1991 cohorts, with reports noting prior Maharashtra roles including Akola collector and state IT, Accounts and Treasury posts.