Indian Officials Posted to IMF, ADB and ICAO Roles
Why in the news
In August 2026 the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) signed off on a set of overseas assignments for senior Indian civil servants, covering several international institutions.
Key facts
- Approving body: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- Institutions covered: IMF, ADB and ICAO, among other global bodies.
- Rahul Jain: Senior Adviser to the IMF Executive Director.
- Baldeo Purushartha: Senior Adviser to the ADB Executive Director.
| Person | Post | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Jain | Senior Adviser to Executive Director | IMF |
| Baldeo Purushartha | Senior Adviser to Executive Director | ADB |
Exam angle
- Such lists are usually asked as name-to-post matching: who holds which adviser role.
- Remember the approving authority for senior central appointments: the ACC.
- Do not mix up the two institutions: Jain is at the IMF, Purushartha at the ADB.