Gauba, 59, is a 1982 batch officer of the Jharkhand cadre and had served as urban development secretary before moving to North Block as home secretary two years ago. He may get a two-year term initially, sources indicated. A gold medalist in Physics, he has worked across several central ministries, including environment, defence and communications and IT, besides serving as the chief secretary of Jharkhand.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rajiv-gauba-set-to-be-next-cabinet-secretary/articleshow/69615743.cms