NEW DELHI – The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved tenure extensions for two senior officials serving as Directors in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The official announcement was made via an office memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training on May 2, 2026.
Details of the Extensions
The central deputation tenures have been extended for the following officers:
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Shri Parthiban P. (IAS, AGMUT:2011): His tenure as Director in the PMO has been extended for one year beyond June 25, 2026, or until further orders.
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Shri Amrit Agrahari (IRS, IT:2011): His tenure as Director in the PMO has been extended for one year beyond July 9, 2026, or until further orders.
Administrative Authorization
The order was issued by Ajit Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, following a reference from the PMO dated May 2, 2026.
Copies of the memorandum have been forwarded to high-level officials, including the Joint Secretary in the PMO, the Cabinet Secretariat, and the Secretaries of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Revenue, to facilitate the administrative transition.
