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| Appointments Current Affairs October 2026: Key Names |
| Appointments Current Affairs October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Appointments and New Office Holders |
| Coverage | India and International Affairs |
| Month | October 2026 |
| Useful For | SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC and State Exams |
| Last Updated | 25 October 2026 |
Appointments Current Affairs October 2026 covers important appointments and changes in key positions in India and abroad. These updates are useful for competitive exams such as SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC and State PSC examinations. Important developments this month include the appointment of six state Governors, new judicial appointments to the Supreme Court, changes in senior government administration, and leadership appointments in public institutions.
Last Updated: 25 October 2026
Reviewed by: Vijay Sah
Current Status
This is a monthly current affairs compilation covering selected appointment announcements made or reported during October 2026 up to 25 October. Appointments that are due to take effect on a later date are identified separately.
Key Highlights of Appointments in October 2026
- The President of India announced appointments and transfers involving six state Governors on 12 October 2026.
- Dr Sudha Yadav was appointed Governor of Karnataka.
- Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu.
- Om Prakash Mathur was appointed Governor of Keralam.
- Three High Court Chief Justices were appointed as Supreme Court judges in October 2026.
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is scheduled to take over as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on 31 October 2026.
- Sunil Kumar was reported as the next Chairman of ONGC, with the appointment due to take effect from 7 December 2026.
Important Appointments: October 2026
| Name | Appointment | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sudha Yadav | Governor of Karnataka | Appointed in the Governor reshuffle announced on 12 October 2026. |
| Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar | Governor of Tamil Nadu | Transferred from Keralam. |
| Om Prakash Mathur | Governor of Keralam | Transferred from Sikkim. |
| Braj Mohan Ram | Governor of Odisha | Appointed in the October Governor reshuffle. |
| Dr Dhal Singh Bisen | Governor of Uttarakhand | Appointed in the October Governor reshuffle. |
| Dushyant Gautam | Governor of Sikkim | Appointed in the October Governor reshuffle. |
| Justice Sunita Agarwal | Judge of the Supreme Court of India | Previously Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. |
| Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya | Judge of the Supreme Court of India | Previously Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. |
| Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh | Judge of the Supreme Court of India | Previously Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. |
| Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit | 29th Chief of the Air Staff | Scheduled to take charge on 31 October 2026. |
| Subhas Chandra Lal Das | Part-time Chairperson of FSIB | Reportedly appointed for a three-year term. |
| Sunil Kumar | Next Chairman of ONGC | Reported appointment effective from 7 December 2026. |
| T. M. Balakrishnan Nair | Chair of UNESCO IOC's Indian Ocean regional panel | Reported elected to the role in October 2026. |
| Prof. Achyuta Samanta | First President of the Indian UniSport Federation | Elected during the federation's first Annual General Meeting. |
Six State Governor Appointments
On 12 October 2026, the President of India announced a set of Governor appointments and transfers. The official communiqué stated that these appointments would take effect from the dates on which the appointees assume charge of their respective offices.
| State | Governor Appointed |
|---|---|
| Keralam | Om Prakash Mathur |
| Tamil Nadu | Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar |
| Odisha | Braj Mohan Ram |
| Karnataka | Dr Sudha Yadav |
| Uttarakhand | Dr Dhal Singh Bisen |
| Sikkim | Dushyant Gautam |
Official source: President of India – Press Communiqué dated 12 October 2026.
Three New Supreme Court Judges
In October 2026, the Government notified the appointment of three High Court Chief Justices as judges of the Supreme Court of India:
- Justice Sunita Agarwal: Previously Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.
- Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya: Previously Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
- Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh: Previously Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
These appointments are relevant to questions on the Indian judiciary, the Supreme Court and the appointment of judges. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the precise appointment and oath-taking details.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to Become Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been reported as the incoming 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. He is scheduled to take charge on 31 October 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
Exam point: The appointment is scheduled for 31 October 2026. As of 25 October 2026, it should be treated as an upcoming change rather than an appointment already assumed.
Subhas Chandra Lal Das Appointed Part-time Chairperson of FSIB
Subhas Chandra Lal Das, a retired 1992-batch IAS officer and former Secretary in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, was reported appointed as the part-time Chairperson of the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) for a three-year term.
FSIB plays a role in recommending candidates for senior leadership positions in public-sector banks, financial institutions and public-sector insurers. The appointment is relevant for banking and financial awareness sections of competitive examinations.
Sunil Kumar Named Next ONGC Chairman
Sunil Kumar was reported as the next Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), with the appointment expected to take effect from 7 December 2026. The effective date is in the future as of this article's update date.
ONGC is a public-sector energy company and one of India's major oil and natural gas exploration and production organisations.
Other Important Appointments
T. M. Balakrishnan Nair
Dr T. M. Balakrishnan Nair, Director of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), was reported elected Chair of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission's Indian Ocean regional panel. The role connects ocean science cooperation and regional marine research.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta
Prof. Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and KISS, was reported elected as the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) during its first Annual General Meeting in New Delhi.
Appointments Current Affairs: Quick Revision
- Governor of Karnataka: Dr Sudha Yadav
- Governor of Tamil Nadu: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- Governor of Keralam: Om Prakash Mathur
- Governor of Odisha: Braj Mohan Ram
- Governor of Uttarakhand: Dr Dhal Singh Bisen
- Governor of Sikkim: Dushyant Gautam
- Incoming 29th Chief of the Air Staff: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- Part-time Chairperson of FSIB: Subhas Chandra Lal Das
- Next Chairman of ONGC: Sunil Kumar
- First President of the Indian UniSport Federation: Prof. Achyuta Samanta
Appointments Current Affairs MCQs
1. Who was appointed Governor of Karnataka in the October 2026 Governor reshuffle?
A. Dushyant Gautam
B. Dr Sudha Yadav
C. Om Prakash Mathur
D. Braj Mohan Ram
Answer: B. Dr Sudha Yadav
2. Who was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu?
A. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
B. Dr Dhal Singh Bisen
C. Om Prakash Mathur
D. Dushyant Gautam
Answer: A. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
3. Who was appointed Governor of Keralam?
A. Braj Mohan Ram
B. Dushyant Gautam
C. Om Prakash Mathur
D. Dr Sudha Yadav
Answer: C. Om Prakash Mathur
4. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is scheduled to become which Chief of the Air Staff?
A. 27th
B. 28th
C. 29th
D. 30th
Answer: C. 29th
5. Who was reported as the next Chairman of ONGC?
A. Subhas Chandra Lal Das
B. Sunil Kumar
C. T. M. Balakrishnan Nair
D. Achyuta Samanta
Answer: B. Sunil Kumar
6. Subhas Chandra Lal Das was appointed to which position?
A. Chairman of ONGC
B. Governor of Odisha
C. Part-time Chairperson of FSIB
D. Chief of the Air Staff
Answer: C. Part-time Chairperson of FSIB
7. Who was elected the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation?
A. Prof. Achyuta Samanta
B. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
C. Sunil Kumar
D. Om Prakash Mathur
Answer: A. Prof. Achyuta Samanta
8. Dr T. M. Balakrishnan Nair is associated with which organisation?
A. ONGC
B. INCOIS
C. FSIB
D. IUSF
Answer: B. INCOIS
9. Which three former High Court Chief Justices were appointed Supreme Court judges in October 2026?
A. Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh
B. Sudha Yadav, Om Prakash Mathur and Dushyant Gautam
C. Sunil Kumar, Subhas Chandra Lal Das and Achyuta Samanta
D. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Braj Mohan Ram and Dhal Singh Bisen
Answer: A. Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh
10. Which organisation is associated with the incoming Chairman Sunil Kumar?
A. FSIB
B. ONGC
C. INCOIS
D. IUSF
Answer: B. ONGC
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who was appointed Governor of Karnataka in October 2026?
Dr Sudha Yadav was appointed Governor of Karnataka in the Governor appointments announced on 12 October 2026.
2. Who was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu?
Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu after being transferred from Keralam.
3. Who is the incoming Chief of the Air Staff?
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit is scheduled to take over as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on 31 October 2026.
4. Who was named the next Chairman of ONGC?
Sunil Kumar was reported as the next Chairman of ONGC, with the appointment expected to take effect from 7 December 2026.
5. Who was appointed part-time Chairperson of FSIB?
Subhas Chandra Lal Das was reported appointed part-time Chairperson of the Financial Services Institutions Bureau for a three-year term.
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