NEW DELHI – In a significant administrative movement within the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Madhu Sharma (ICAS: 2011) has been appointed as the Senior Deputy Controller General of Accounts at the headquarters of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in New Delhi.
The official posting order (No. 3148), issued on January 30, 2026, marks her return to her parent cadre following a successful stint on central deputation.
Repatriation from the CVC
Dr. Sharma returns to the CGA after serving a high-profile tenure at the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). As Director at the CVC until January 24, 2026, she was instrumental in overseeing anti-corruption frameworks and vigilance administration across various government departments.
Key Career Milestones:
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2011 Batch: Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer.
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CVC Tenure (2021–2026): Served as Director, managing critical vigilance portfolios.
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Ministry of Finance Experience: Previously served as Assistant Controller General of Accounts, giving her deep institutional knowledge of the CGA’s operations.
Strategic Role at the CGA
As the Senior Deputy CGA, Dr. Sharma will play a pivotal role in the government’s accounting and financial reporting ecosystem. The Office of the CGA is responsible for establishing and maintaining a technically sound Management Accounting System for the Government of India.
| Detail | Posting Brief |
| Designation | Senior Deputy Controller General of Accounts |
| Department | Office of CGA, Ministry of Finance |
| Reporting Date | Effective February 2026 |
| Previous Role | Director, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) |
Institutional Impact
The return of a seasoned officer like Dr. Sharma, equipped with her recent experience in vigilance and oversight at the CVC, is expected to strengthen the internal audit and financial propriety mechanisms within the Ministry of Finance. Her appointment comes at a time when the CGA is aggressively pushing for the digitalization of government payments and real-time fiscal monitoring.
