If you are preparing for SSC, JKSSB, Banking, Defence, or any competitive exam, then National Appointments are one of the most important scoring topics in current affairs.
In this article, we bring you a complete, exam-ready and easy-to-revise list of National Appointments from Jan 2025 to April 2026.
Why National Appointments Matter?
👉 Frequently asked in exams
👉 Direct 1–2 questions expected
👉 Easy to revise = High scoring
National Appointments 2025 (Key Highlights)
Top Government & Administrative Appointments
- Dr. Narayanan appointed as ISRO Chairman
- Ajay Seth became Finance Secretary
- Gyanesh Kumar appointed as Chief Election Commissioner of India
- Surya Kant became the 53rd Chief Justice of India
- Poonam Gupta appointed as RBI Deputy Governor
- Dr. Samir V. Kamat became Chairman of DRDO
Banking & Financial Sector
- Ashok Chandra: MD & CEO of PNB
- Binod Kumar: MD & CEO of Indian Bank
- Rahul Bhave: MD & CEO of IFCI
- R. Dorai Swamy: MD & CEO of LIC
- Indrani Bhattacharya: Executive Director of RBI
Defence & Security Appointments
- Gyanendra Pratap Singh: DG CRPF
- Rajesh Nirwan: DG Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
- Faiz Ahmad Kidwai: DG Civil Aviation
Important Administrative Roles
- Jitendra Pal Singh: Ambassador to Israel
- Sanjeev Ranjan: Secretary General of Indian Ocean Rim Association
- Parag Jain: Chief of RAW
Special Highlights
- Anju Rathi Rana: First Woman Law Secretary of India
- Sonali Mishra: First Woman DG of Railway Protection Force
- Ayushmann Khurrana: Fit India Icon
- P. V. Sindhu: Brand Ambassador of PUMA India
- Jasprit Bumrah: Brand Ambassador of Skechers
National Appointments 2026 (Latest Updates)
Key Government Appointments
- Neeraj Mittal: Secretary, Department of Telecommunications
- Sandeep Pradhan: Whole-Time Member, SEBI
- Vikram Seth: Executive Chairman, NALSA
- Praveen Kumar: DG BSF
Judiciary & Legal Appointments
- Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo: Chief Justice of Patna High Court
- Soumen Sen: Chief Justice of Kerala High Court
- A. Muhama: Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court
Defence & Intelligence
- Nagesh Kapoor: Vice Chief of Air Staff
- Ravi Kumar Chabbi: DIG CRPF
- Shatrujeet Kapoor: DG ITBP
- Prakash Aggarwal: DG NIA
Governors & Constitutional Posts
- Arif Mohammad Khan: Governor of Bihar
- Nand Kishore Yadav: Governor of Nagaland
- Shiv Pratap Shukla: Governor of Telangana
- R. N. Ravi: Governor of West Bengal
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu: LG of Delhi
Important International & Strategic Roles (India)
- Ms Muanpuii Saiwai: High Commissioner of India to New Zealand
- Vikram Doraiswami: Ambassador to China
Corporate & Institutional Appointments
- Asha Sharma: CEO, Microsoft Gaming (Xbox)
- Deepa Gupta: CMD, GAIL
- R. Vijay Anand: MD & CEO, City Union Bank
- Hardip Singh Ahluwalia: MD & CEO, Canara Bank
Quick Revision (Must Read Before Exam)
👉 Chief Election Commissioner: Gyanesh Kumar
👉 Finance Secretary: Ajay Seth
👉 RBI Deputy Governor: Poonam Gupta
👉 DRDO Chairman: Dr. Samir V. Kamat
👉 DG BSF: Praveen Kumar
👉 SEBI Member: Sandeep Pradhan
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Important FAQs
1. What are National Appointments in current affairs?
National appointments refer to the selection of individuals to key government, banking, defence, and administrative positions.
2. Why are National Appointments important for competitive exams?
National appointments are important because direct questions are frequently asked in SSC, banking, and defence exams.
3. Which exams include questions from National Appointments?
National appointments are included in SSC, JKSSB, banking, defence, and other government competitive examinations regularly.
4. What time period is covered in this National Appointments article?
This article covers important national appointments from January 2025 to April 2026 for exam preparation.
5. What is the best way to prepare National Appointments for exams?
Best preparation includes regular revision, focusing on key posts, and practicing MCQs for better accuracy.
