As Legendofficers.com reported on July 10, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain (IAS:1989:MP) was likely to get an extension — and once again, our sources proved right. The central government has approved the Madhya Pradesh government’s proposal to extend his tenure by one year.
Jain, who was scheduled to retire on August 31, 2025, upon turning 60, will now continue as Chief Secretary till August 2026. Today’s order has put to rest all speculation over his possible successors.
In recent weeks, bureaucratic circles were abuzz with names of contenders such as Dr. Rajesh Rajora (IAS:1990:MP) and Alka Upadhyaya (IAS:1990:MP), in case Jain’s tenure was not extended. However, with the decision now official, uncertainty has been settled.
Anurag Jain, repatriated from central deputation in September 2024, had taken charge as Chief Secretary on October 1, 2024, succeeding Veera Rana (IAS:1988:MP). At the Centre, he had been serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, with additional charge of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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