India, Sept. 14 -- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has cleared the appointment of retired IAS officer Amit Khare as secretary to the vice-president of India. The 1985-batch officer of the Jharkhand cadre will take charge in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India.

According to the Department of Personnel and Training order issued on September 14, 2025, Khare's appointment will be on a contract basis for a tenure of three years from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment will be governed by the usual terms and conditions applicable to re-employed central government officers.

Khare has had a distinguished career in public service, having serve...