The central deputation tenure of Alok Tiwari (IAS:2007:UP) as Joint Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs has been extended by two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (June 25, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Department of Economic Affairs to extend his deputation tenure for a period of two years beyond September 26, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, Alok Tiwari has been serving in DEA since August 2024. Prior to that, he was serving as Private Secretary to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh since September 2021.


















