Introduction to the New Appointment

In a significant development at Naval Headquarters, Shri Divakar Jayant, an experienced officer of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), has officially assumed the charge of Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA). This transition follows the superannuation of his predecessor, Shri P Upadhyay, marking a new chapter in the leadership of the Navy's armament wing.

Key Facts: The New DGONA
Name

Shri Divakar Jayant

Service & Batch

INAS, 1991 Batch

Date of Taking Charge

February 02, 2026

Predecessor

Shri P Upadhyay

Total Service Span

33 Years (Joined Dec 1992)

Professional Career Trajectory
  • Shri Divakar Jayant has served the Naval Armament Organisation with distinction for over three decades, commencing his journey on December 28, 1992.
  • Throughout his extensive 33-year career, he has held critical senior leadership positions across various naval bases.
  • His key assignments include serving as Chief General Manager and General Manager/Principal Director.
  • He has managed operations at major Naval Armament Depots located in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, and Alwaye, besides holding pivotal roles at Naval Headquarters/Ministry of Defence (NHQ/MoD).
Educational Background and Specialization
  • The new DGONA is technically proficient, holding an Electrical Engineering degree from IIT Delhi.
  • His core area of expertise lies in the life-cycle management of Torpedoes, a crucial offensive underwater weapon system.
  • He possesses specialized skills in planning complex Explosive infrastructure projects.
  • Furthermore, he brings extensive knowledge in the domains of Human Resources and general administration.
  • He has also completed the prestigious APPPA course (Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration) during the 2017–18 session.
Highlights

The appointment of an officer with specialized technical expertise in torpedoes and explosive infrastructure to the highest post in the Naval Armament wing is expected to boost the Navy's operational readiness and modernization efforts regarding weapon systems management.

Source Information

Based on an official press release from the Ministry of Defence via PIB Delhi.

Official PIB Link
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who has taken over as the new Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA)?
Shri Divakar Jayant, an officer of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), has taken over as the new DGONA.
Q2. When did Shri Divakar Jayant assume his new charge?
He assumed charge at Naval Headquarters on February 02, 2026.
Q3. To which service batch does the new DGONA belong?
He belongs to the 1991 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service.
Q4. Whom did Shri Divakar Jayant succeed as DGONA?
He succeeded Shri P Upadhyay, who superannuated on January 31, 2026.
Q5. What is the educational qualification of Shri Divakar Jayant?
He is an Electrical Engineering graduate from the prestigious IIT Delhi.
Q6. What is his primary area of technical specialization?
He specializes in the life-cycle management of Torpedoes and the planning of explosive infrastructure projects.
Q7. How long has he served in the Naval Armament Organisation?
He has completed a span of 33 years of service, having joined on December 28, 1992.
Q8. Which prestigious professional course did he undergo in 2017-18?
He underwent the APPPA course (Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration).