Former Director Generals
| S no. | Photo | Name | Designation | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Dr.S.S.Bhatnagar | Director | (1942-1954) |
| 2 |
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Prof.M.S.Thacker | Director-General | (3.8.1955 - 1.8.1962) |
| 3 |
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Dr. S. Husain Zaheer | Director-General | (1.9.1962 - 21.8.1966) |
| 4 |
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Prof.S.R Mehra | -- | (Officiated during deputation abroad of DG.) |
| 5 |
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Dr.Atma Ram | Director-General | (22.8.1966 - 21.8.1971) |
| 6 |
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Dr.Y.Nayudamma | Director-General | (27.8.1971 - 27.7.1977) |
| 7 |
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Dr.A.Ramachandran | Director-General | (27.7.1977 - 9.10.1978) |
| 8 |
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Prof. M.G.K. Menon | Director-General | (9.10.1978 - 4.5.1981) |
| 9 |
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Dr.G.S Sidhu | Director-General | (5.5.1981 - 4.5.1984) |
| 10 |
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Prof. P.K. Jena | Director-General | (05.05.1984 - 21.06.1984)(28.01.1986 - 25.02.1986) |
