NEW DELHI — In a major executive restructuring within the direct tax administration, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has promoted six 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers to the prestigious Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) for the 2026 panel year.
Following their elevation, the officers have been posted as Chief Commissioners and Directors General (DG) across key tax formations nationwide.
Panel of Promoted IRS Officers
The six senior revenue executives elevated to top leadership roles are:
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Ved Prakash Shukla: Appointed as Chief Commissioner / DG.
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N. Sridhar: Appointed as Chief Commissioner / DG.
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Jaideep P: Appointed as Chief Commissioner / DG.
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Gurusharan Singh: Appointed as Chief Commissioner / DG.
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Vidyadhar Namdeorao Thete: Appointed as Chief Commissioner / DG.
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Satyajit Singh: Appointed as Chief Commissioner / DG.
The HAG promotion places these senior 1993-batch officers in apex decision-making roles within the revenue administration, reinforcing regulatory oversight, complex tax assessments, and revenue collection operations across regional zones.
