The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has announced the approval for the entrustment of additional charge for the Director (Finance) position. Shri Som Raj, currently Director (Personnel & Administration), will hold this additional charge ex-post facto from January 1, 2026. The extension has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for a period of three months or until a regular incumbent joins, whichever is earlier.
Extension of Additional Charge Approved
The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has received communication from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways regarding the approval concerning key executive roles within the company. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has sanctioned the proposal seeking ex-post facto approval.
Details of the Appointment
This approval concerns the entrustment of the additional charge for the post of Director (Finance) at SCI. The charge has been given to Shri Som Raj, who currently serves as the Director (Personnel & Administration).
The period for this additional charge is set for three months, commencing retrospectively (w.e.f.) from January 1, 2026. This tenure will last until the assumption of charge by the regular incumbent appointed to the post, or until further orders are issued, whichever event occurs the earliest.
Occurrence of Event
The official date and time of this occurrence, based on internal notification, was recorded as February 18, 2026, at 0955 hours.
Source: BSE
