IPS officer Devesh Kumar Mahla (IPS:2012:AGMUT) has been appointed as Director in the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment on central deputation for a period of five years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (January 1, 2026), the competent authority approved his appointment for a tenure of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Mahla’s name was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs. He is presently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi district.


















