New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a two-year extension in the deputation tenure of two senior IPS officers serving as Joint Directors in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The extensions granted to Ghanshyam Upadhyay and Rajiv Ranjan will take their total tenure in the premier investigating agency to seven years each.
The decision was formalised through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on May 6, 2026.
Ghanshyam Upadhyay’s Tenure Extended Till June 2028
According to the order, the tenure of Ghanshyam Upadhyay, a 1999-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, has been extended from June 30, 2026 to June 29, 2028.
Currently serving as Joint Director in the CBI, Upadhyay heads the agency’s Economic Offences (EO) Zone and is known for his expertise in handling complex economic offences, anti-corruption investigations, and financial fraud cases.
Career Highlights of Ghanshyam Upadhyay
Before joining the CBI as Joint Director in November 2021, Upadhyay served in several important positions:
- Inspector General (IG), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
- IG, Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Odisha Police
- IG, Special Task Force (STF), Odisha Police
He was promoted to the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) in December 2023 while on central deputation.
Awards and Recognition
- President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (Republic Day 2025)
- Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
His work has been associated with strengthening anti-corruption enforcement and governance mechanisms.
Rajiv Ranjan Also Gets Two-Year Extension
The ACC has similarly approved the extension of Rajiv Ranjan’s tenure as Joint Director in the CBI from May 31, 2026 to May 30, 2028.
A 2005-batch IPS officer of the Sikkim cadre, Ranjan currently serves in a key leadership role within the agency and has handled several high-profile investigations.
Rajiv Ranjan’s Career and Key Investigations
Rajiv Ranjan joined the Indian Police Service in 2005 and has served both in state policing and central security assignments.
Important Career Milestones
- Appointed DIG, CBI in 2023
- Elevated as Joint Director, CBI in 2024
- Awarded President’s Medal for Distinguished Service in January 2025
Notable Responsibilities
Ranjan is currently leading the CBI investigation into the high-profile NEET student death case in Bihar.
He has also served in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), where he handled:
- Security arrangements related to Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya
- Security duties connected with Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura
- Anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir as DIG, Hiranagar Range
CBI Leadership Stability
The extension of both officers is being viewed as an effort to maintain continuity in leadership within the CBI, particularly in areas involving economic offences, anti-corruption investigations, and sensitive federal probes.
With their tenure now extended till 2028, both officers are expected to continue supervising major ongoing investigations and strengthening institutional operations within the agency.
Significance of the Extensions
The ACC’s decision to extend the tenure of Ghanshyam Upadhyay and Rajiv Ranjan reflects the Centre’s emphasis on continuity and experience in the functioning of the CBI. Both officers have handled important assignments in economic offences, security operations, and high-profile investigations, making them key figures within the agency’s current leadership structure.
