Sunil Kumar Appointed Next Chairman of ONGC

According to an order dated October 21, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Sunil Kumar as the next Chairman of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

Key Facts

Approval of Appointment: ACC approved Sunil Kumar's appointment following a proposal from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The proposal was based on the recommendation of a Search-cum-Selection Committee.
Current Position: Sunil Kumar is currently an Executive Director at ONGC. He has also served as Asset Manager at the company's Mehsana Asset.
Assumption of Charge: The appointment will take effect from December 7, 2026, or the actual date of taking charge thereafter.
Predecessor: He will succeed Arun Kumar Singh, whose extended tenure is scheduled to end on December 6, 2026.
Stipulated Tenure: As per the order, Sunil Kumar will remain in regular service until his retirement on December 31, 2028, after which there is a provision for a contractual appointment.
Pay Scale: The pay scale for the post of Chairman under the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pattern is set at Rs.2,00,000–Rs.3,70,000.
Professional Experience: Sunil Kumar assumed the position of Executive Director and Asset Manager at ONGC's Mehsana Asset on January 8, 2025.
Board Representation: On January 24, 2025, he was appointed as ONGC's Nominee Director on the company's Board.