Shah Faesal’s Central Deputation Extended for Two More Years
Shah Faesal’s Central Deputation Extended for Two More Years
Shah Faesal’s Central Deputation Extended for Two More Years
IAS Officer to Continue as Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Culture Till September 18, 2028
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 20 . The Central Government has approved the extension of the central deputation tenure of Shah Faesal, IAS (AGMUT:2010), who is presently serving as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, for another two years.
According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Office of the Establishment Officer, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Culture for extending Shah Faesal’s tenure under the Central Staffing Scheme beyond September 18, 2026.
As per the memorandum, the extension will remain effective for a period of two years beyond September 18, 2026, up to September 18, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Shah Faesal, an officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been on central deputation since September 19, 2022. He is currently posted as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Culture.
The order was issued by Ajit Kumar Ranjan, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, on August 19, 2026.
The memorandum was issued with reference to the Ministry of Culture’s proposal seeking continuation of Shah Faesal’s central deputation tenure.
Copies of the order have been forwarded to the Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat and Ministry of Home Affairs, besides other concerned authorities for information and necessary action.
The extension means that Shah Faesal is now set to continue his assignment in the Ministry of Culture until September 18, 2028, subject to further orders of the competent authority.