The central deputation tenure of Smita Srivastava (IRSEE:1997) as Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education has been extended for one year.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 29, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Higher Education to extend Ms. Srivastava’s deputation tenure for one year beyond July 29, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Ms. Srivastava has been serving in the Department of Higher Education since July 29, 2018, initially as Director for a five-year tenure. Her term was first extended by two years on June 14, 2023, up to July 29, 2025, and has now been extended for another year.
Notably, she was empanelled for Joint Secretary-level posts in the Government of India in April 2025, and subsequently elevated as Joint Secretary in the same department on May 29, 2025.
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