New Delhi: In a key administrative development, the Government of India has approved the appointment of IPS officer Ashutosh Singh as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Central Bureau of Investigation.
In a related move, the Centre has also extended the deputation tenure of IRS officer Shubhendra Katta as Superintendent of Police (SP) in the same agency.
Ashutosh Singh Appointed as DIG in CBI
Ashutosh Singh, a 2012-batch IPS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, is currently serving as Superintendent of Police in the CBI. He has now been elevated to the rank of DIG in the agency.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on April 21, 2026, the competent authority has approved his appointment to the post until December 25, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, Singh joined the CBI in December 2025 as SP for a five-year tenure and has now been promoted within a short span, reflecting confidence in his performance.
Shubhendra Katta’s Tenure Extended as SP
In a parallel development, Shubhendra Katta, an Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer of the 2011 batch, has been granted a one-year extension in his deputation as SP in the CBI.
As per the DoPT order dated April 21, 2026, his tenure has been extended beyond April 28, 2026, up to April 27, 2027, marking his fifth year in the agency.
Katta has been serving in the CBI since April 2022. His original deputation tenure of four years has now been extended, allowing continuity in ongoing investigations and administrative responsibilities.
Strengthening CBI Leadership
These decisions underline the Centre’s focus on strengthening leadership within the CBI by promoting experienced officers and ensuring continuity through tenure extensions.
The Central Bureau of Investigation plays a crucial role in handling high-profile investigations and maintaining institutional integrity, making such appointments significant for the agency’s functioning.
