The tenure of Rajesh S Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, has been extended. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (September 24, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Dr. Gokhale’s tenure with effect from November 1, 2025, till his superannuation on January 31, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Notably, Dr Gokhale was appointed to the post on October 26, 2021 and assumed charge on October 31, 2021, for an initial tenure of two years. Before his tenure could end on October 31, 2023, he was granted a two-year extension till October 31, 2025. With this latest extension, he will now continue in office until his retirement.
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