The central deputation tenure of Aishvarya Singh (IAS:2008:SK), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, has been extended by one year.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (January 21, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal to extend her deputation beyond February 5, 2026, for a further period of one year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Singh has been serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation since September 2025, when she was shifted from the Department of Commerce, where she had held the same rank since August 2024.
Prior to her posting in the Department of Commerce, Singh served in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for over seven years. She joined the PMO as Under Secretary in February 2017 and was subsequently promoted to Deputy Secretary and Director-level positions, serving there until August 2024.
In June 2024, Singh was empanelled for Joint Secretary-level posts in the Government of India and was later appointed to the rank following her transfer from the PMO.
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