Rajesh Gupta gets two-year extension as MHA Joint Secretary

Rajesh Gupta (IRSEE:2001) has been granted a two-year extension in his central deputation as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on Tuesday (February 17, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal to extend his deputation tenure for two years beyond April 15, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Notably, Rajesh Gupta has been serving in this position since October 2024, when he was shifted from NITI Aayog. He had been appointed as Director in NITI Aayog in April 2022 for a five-year tenure.