Sunil Kumar Named Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Exam-focused facts from the 24 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Sunil Kumar, an Executive Director at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), as the company's Chairman.
The appointment was made based on the recommendation of the SCSC.
Kumar's appointment will take effect from the date he assumes charge, on or after 7 December 2026.
The Chairman's post carries an IDA pay scale of Rs 2,00,000–3,70,000.
Kumar will serve until his superannuation on 31 December 2028, followed by a contract period; the combined tenure will be three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.