The central deputation tenure of senior IAS officer P Bala Kiran (IAS:2008:KL), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), has been extended by two years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (January 2, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of his deputation for a further period of two years beyond February 28, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Kiran has been serving as Joint Secretary in DoPT since October 2024, with his original tenure scheduled to conclude on February 28, 2026, completing an overall central deputation tenure of five years. Prior to joining DoPT, he had served as Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR), Andhra Pradesh from February 28, 2021.
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