Cuttack:22nd Sept 2025: The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, has a new Secretary. Saroj Kumar Behera, an officer of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), has taken charge as the Secretary of the Board in Cuttack, succeeding the outgoing official.
Mr. Behera brings years of administrative experience to the post and is expected to focus on strengthening the quality of secondary education across the state. He will oversee examinations, curriculum implementation, and reforms aimed at improving the overall educational framework.
Board sources indicate that Mr. Behera will prioritize timely conduct of exams, transparency in evaluation, and digitization of board processes. Stakeholders in the education sector have welcomed the appointment, expressing hope for proactive measures to address long-standing issues in school administration and student assessment.