Shri Sanjay Lohiya, an IAS Officer of 1994 batch (Assam Meghalaya cadre), has joined Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance as Special Secretary and took over as Secretary, Department of Financial Services w.e.f. June 1, 2026. Prior to joining as Special Secretary in DFS, he was Additional Secretary in Ministry of Mines.

He joined Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after graduating from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University. Before joining as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines, he held various positions, which included Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Government of Assam, Joint Secretary in Ministry of Agriculture, Director in PMO, etc.