Former Secretaries
| S. No. | Photo | Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Prof. K. VijayRaghavan | 28/01/2013 to 02/02/2018 |
| 2 |  | Dr M K Bhan | 29/02/2004 to 30/11/2012 |
| 3 |  | Dr Manju Sharma | 01/01/1995 to 08/01/2004 |
| 4 |  | Dr C R Bhatia | 01/01/1993 to 01/01/1995 |
| 5 |  | Dr S Ramachandran (First DBT Secretary) | 01/01/1986 to 01/01/1992 |