Centre Extends Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s Tenure Till October 2027

Centre Extends Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s Tenure Till October 2027

NEW DELHI, October 25, 2026, [VoM News]: The Centre has extended the tenure of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh by one year, allowing him to continue in the post until October 31, 2027, according to an official order issued on Saturday.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Singh, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre. His existing tenure was scheduled to end on October 31, 2026.

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“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in the service of Rajesh Kumar Singh, IAS (KL:89) as Secretary, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence, for a period of one year beyond 31.10.2026, i.e. up to 31.10.2027 or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order stated.

The extension has been granted in relaxation of Fundamental Rule 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, the order added.

Singh will continue to lead the Department of Defence under the Ministry of Defence during the extended period, subject to any further orders issued by the government.

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