Mr. Anurag Rastogi, the Chief Secretary of Haryana and a 1990-batch IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, may continue in office beyond his scheduled retirement on June 30, 2025, if the Centre grants approval to a proposed extension.
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The Haryana government has decided to recommend a six-month extension in service for Mr. Rastogi, who was appointed as Chief Secretary in February 2025. A formal proposal to this effect will soon be sent to the Central Government.
As per the All India Services (Death-Cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, a Chief Secretary may be granted an extension of up to six months, subject to the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). If approved, Mr. Rastogi will remain at the helm of Haryana’s bureaucracy until the end of 2025.
IAS Anurag Rastogi
Born on 21st June, 1965, Mr Rastogi originally hails from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh and has been a highly talented individual since his childhood. His dream of becoming a civil servant led him to begin preparing for the UPSC exam during his graduation days. His hard work paid off when he cracked the UPSC CSE-1989, becoming an IAS officer and fulfilling his long-held ambition.
With his extensive administrative background, Mr. Rastogi’s expertise is expected to significantly benefit the government, particularly in financial management and policy-making. Currently, he also serves as Secretary-in-Charge of General Administration, Human Resources, Personnel and Training, Parliamentary Affairs, Vigilance, and Planning Coordination.
Mr. Rastogi has held several key positions as Director and Principal Secretary in various important departments throughout his career. After completing his IAS training, he was first posted as Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Narnaul on August 17, 1992. He went on to serve as Sub-Divisional Officer in Narnaul (1992-93) and Narwana (1993-94). From 1994 to 1997, he was posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kaithal and CEO of the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA). In 1996, he also took on the additional responsibility of DC for Rohtak.
