Patna: Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar (IPS: 1991: BH) is likely to be appointed as the next Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of Bihar. The post has been lying vacant since July 31.
Vinay Kumar is currently serving as the DGP-cum-Head of Police Force (HoPF), Bihar, and is on a 21-day leave from September 15 to October 5, 2026. He is scheduled to retire from service on December 12, 2026.
Vinay Kumar Likely to Be Appointed Bihar CIC
According to the information provided, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary have reportedly agreed on Vinay Kumar’s name by consensus for the post of Chief Information Commissioner.
The appointment would come as the Bihar CIC post has remained vacant since July 31.
Along with Vinay Kumar, Anjani Kumar Singh is expected to be appointed as an Information Commissioner.
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Vinay Kumar on 21-Day Leave
Vinay Kumar is currently on a 21-day leave from September 15 to October 5, 2026.
His scheduled superannuation is on December 12, 2026, after which his appointment as the state’s Chief Information Commissioner is expected, according to the information provided.
Vinay Kumar’s IPS Career
Vinay Kumar is a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Bihar cadre. He entered the IPS as a Direct Recruit (RR) through the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
According to the profile information provided:
- IPS Batch: 1991
- Cadre: Bihar
- IPS Identity: 19911005
- Current Post: DGP-cum-HoPF, Bihar
- Current Posting Since: December 13, 2024
- Total Service: 34 years
- Promotions on Record: 2
- Educational Qualification: M.Tech.
- Home State: Bihar
- Date of Joining IPS: October 11, 1992
Police Medals and Honours
Vinay Kumar has received the following police service honours:
- President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service – 2017
- Police Medal for Meritorious Service – 2009
These honours are listed in the profile information provided for the officer.
CIC Post Has Been Vacant Since July 31
The post of Bihar Chief Information Commissioner has remained vacant since July 31, 2026.
The reported consensus among the Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition and Deputy Chief Minister is significant because the selection process for the State Information Commission involves representatives from the government and opposition.
If appointed, Vinay Kumar would take charge of the State Information Commission after completing his tenure as Bihar DGP and subsequent formalities.
Anjani Kumar Singh Likely to Become Information Commissioner
Along with Vinay Kumar’s reported appointment as Chief Information Commissioner, Anjani Kumar Singh is likely to be appointed as an Information Commissioner in the Bihar State Information Commission.
The reported appointments are yet to be formally notified by the competent authority.
Formal Appointment Awaited
While Vinay Kumar’s name has reportedly been agreed upon for the post of Bihar Chief Information Commissioner, the appointment will become official only after the completion of the prescribed process and issuance of the formal notification.
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