New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved several key bureaucratic appointments, tenure extensions, and repatriation orders involving senior officers from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), Indian Statistical Service (ISS), and other central services.
The decisions include the appointment of two IPS officers as Joint Directors in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), extensions of deputation tenures of senior officers, and changes in key government positions.
Atul Kumar Thakur Appointed Joint Director in CBI
Atul Kumar Thakur (IPS: 2008: AGMUT), currently serving as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
According to the ACC approval, his appointment will be for an overall tenure of seven years, continuing up to November 24, 2028.
Pankaj Kumar Singh Gets Appointment as Joint Director, CBI
Pankaj Kumar Singh (IPS: 2008: AGMUT), who is also serving as a DIG in CBI, has been appointed as Joint Director in the investigation agency.
His appointment has been approved for an overall tenure of seven years, ending on December 5, 2028.
The appointments of both officers are expected to strengthen the leadership structure of the country’s premier investigative agency.
Saurabh Garg’s Tenure as Statistics Ministry Secretary Extended
The ACC has approved the extension of the tenure of Saurabh Garg (Retired IAS: 1991: Odisha cadre) as Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
His contractual appointment has been extended for the second time for another period of one year beyond July 31, 2026.
He will now continue in the position until July 31, 2027.
IRS Officer Rahul Kumar Appointed OSD to Minister of State for Rural Development
Rahul Kumar (IRS C&IT: 2016) has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan.
The appointment has been made in the Department of Rural Development at the level of Deputy Secretary.
Rahul Kumar will serve in the position up to February 6, 2030.
Krishna Kumar Tiwari’s Tenure as Election Commission Director Extended
The tenure of Krishna Kumar Tiwari (ISS: 2011), serving as Director in the Election Commission of India, has been extended for another two years.
His extended tenure will continue beyond September 30, 2026, up to September 30, 2028.
Tiwari has been on central deputation since October 1, 2021.
Defence Ministry Director Sanap Bajirao Ramnath Gets Extension
The ACC has also approved the extension of Sanap Bajirao Ramnath (IP&TAFS: 2011), currently serving as Director in the Ministry of Defence.
His tenure has been extended for two years beyond September 22, 2026, and he will continue in the post until September 22, 2028.
He has been on central deputation since September 23, 2021.
Anshu Manish Khalkho Repatriated to Parent Cadre
The ACC has approved the premature repatriation of Anshu Manish Khalkho (IDAS: 1994), who was serving as Director (Administration & Finance) at National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
He has been sent back to his parent cadre with an extended cooling-off condition.
SVPNPA Deputy Director Post Upgraded for M Tamilvanan
The ACC has temporarily upgraded the post of Deputy Director at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), held by M Tamilvanan (IPS: 2008: Jharkhand cadre).
The post has been upgraded to the level of Joint Director for an initial period of two years.
ACC Approves Multiple Senior-Level Administrative Changes
The latest ACC decisions cover important appointments and extensions across key government departments and organizations, including the CBI, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Election Commission of India, Ministry of Defence, NHIDCL, and SVPNPA.
These administrative changes are aimed at ensuring continuity in leadership and strengthening governance across critical institutions.
