Former IPS officer Ajit Doval (Retd. IPS:1968:KL) has been appointed as the National Security Advisor for a third time. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (13.06.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment Ajit Doval to the post with effect from 10.06.2024. His appointment will be co-terminus with the term of Prime Minister or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
During the term of his office, Doval will be assigned the rank of Cabinet Minister in the Table of Precedence, as per the order, and the terms and conditions of his appointment will be notified separately.