The central deputation tenure of Dharmendra Kumar Singh (IA&AS:2000) as Joint Secretary in the Department of Defence has been extended for another six months.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (October 6, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Defence to extend Singh’s tenure beyond September 30, 2025, till March 31, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Dharmendra Kumar Singh has been serving as Joint Secretary in the Defence Ministry since August 2022. This marks his second extension, as his tenure was previously extended on March 19, 2025, up to September 30, 2025.
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