Centre extends Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's tenure by one year
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The extension ensures continuity in the Department of Defence leadership, allowing the current Defence Secretary to remain in office until October 31, 2027, rather than departing at the end of his original term.
The Centre has extended the tenure of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh by one year, till October 31, 2027, according to an official order issued on Saturday. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, beyond his scheduled tenure ending on October 31, 2026. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in the service of Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (KL:89) as Secretary, Department of Defence, Mi
The Defence Secretary is a senior civil servant who serves as the principal advisor to the government on defence policy and administration. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is the body responsible for approving appointments, promotions, and tenure extensions for top-level civil servants in India.
- •Potential changes in defence budget allocations or procurement policies under the extended tenure.
- •Future announcements regarding the appointment of a successor when the extended term concludes in 2027.