New Delhi: The Government of India issued important notifications regarding appointments and tenure extensions on Wednesday. Pallavi Singh (IRPS: 2008), currently serving as Director in the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), has received a two-year extension of her central deputation, effective from April 12, 2026, to April 11, 2028.
In a separate development, Prashant Kumar Mishra (IAS: 2014, Karnataka cadre) has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, at the level of Deputy Secretary for a four-year tenurein the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.
Pallavi Singh: Tenure Extension and Career Highlights
Current Posting: Director, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) Tenure Extension: April 12, 2026 – April 11, 2028
Professional Background:
• Pallavi Singh joined the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) in 2008 after qualifying the Civil Services Examination.
• She has served in various personnel and IT departments across Western, Northwestern, Northern, and South Eastern Railway zones.
• Appointed on central deputation on April 12, 2021, initially as Deputy Secretary in DoPT, her post was upgraded to Director in June 2022.
• Her role involves human resource management, training, and career development for government personnel, including managing the workforce of approximately 1.4 million Indian Railways employees.
Significance:
• The tenure extension ensures continuity in key personnel reforms and administrative leadership at DoPT, the nodal ministry for civil service management and training.
Prashant Kumar Mishra: Appointment as OSD to Minister for Jal Shakti
Current Posting: Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Minister for Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil Tenure: Four years at the level of Deputy Secretary
Profile & Career Highlights:
• Batch & Cadre: IAS 2014, Karnataka cadre
• Education: LL.B., specializing in Constitutional Law, Gujarat University
Previous Roles:
◦ Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Ballari
◦ Director (Personnel), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru
◦ Managing Director, Mangaluru Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (MESCOM), 2020
◦ CEO, Mysuru Zilla Panchayat
Personal Details:
• Date of Birth: 14 November 1987
• Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada
• Interests: Active runner; member of Runners 360 since 2022
Significance:
• His appointment as OSD supports policy implementation, administrative oversight, and ministerial coordination in water resources, river development, and the Ganga rejuvenation mission.
