New Delhi: Dilip Kumar, a senior officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has assumed charge as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
With over two decades of experience, Kumar has held key roles in Indian Railways, including Additional Divisional Railway Manager in East Central Railway and Chief Workshop Manager at Harnaut, Bihar. He is known for driving innovations such as introducing ECR’s first ISO 9001-certified train, implementing in-situ wheel replacement for wagons, and leading the award-winning beautification of Madhubani Railway Station.
इंडियन रेलवे सर्विस ऑफ मैकेनिकल इंजीनियर्स (आईआरएसएमई) के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी दिलीप कुमार ने 27 अप्रैल, 2026 को स्टील अथॉरिटी ऑफ इंडिया लिमिटेड (सेल) के मुख्य सतर्कता अधिकारी (सीवीओ) के रूप में कार्यभार संभाल लिया है। उनके पास ट्रेन संचालन, रोलिंग स्टॉक रखरखाव और मानव संसाधन प्रबंधन… pic.twitter.com/jK0T3TTcT0
— पीआईबी हिंदी (@PIBHindi) April 27, 2026
An engineering graduate from IIT (BHU), Kumar is a recipient of the National Outstanding Service Award (2016) and the Railway Board’s Certificate of Excellence (2018–19). He has also undergone advanced management training at global institutes in Singapore, Malaysia and the United States.
His appointment is expected to strengthen vigilance and governance mechanisms within SAIL.

