ACC extends deputation of IAS officer Abhimanyu Kumar as PS to Amit Shah till Jan 29

New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of the central deputation tenure of Abhimanyu Kumar, a 2011-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Rajasthan cadre, as Private Secretary to the Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah, in the Ministry of Cooperation.

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According to an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on 24 July 2026, Kumar’s tenure has been extended for two years beyond January 16, 2027, up to January 16, 2029. The extension represents the maximum permissible period of seven years on central deputation outside the cadre in a single stint.

The order states that his continuation will be co-terminus with the tenure of the Minister, or until he ceases to function as Private Secretary, or until further orders—whichever is earlier.

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The decision follows a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Cooperation through its Office Memorandum dated 2 July 2026, which sought the extension of Kumar’s deputation.

Career Profile

Abhimanyu Kumar belongs to the 2011 batch of the Rajasthan cadre of the IAS. During his cadre service, he has held a range of administrative assignments in Rajasthan, gaining experience in district administration and state government departments before moving to the Centre.

He has been serving as Private Secretary to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, providing key administrative and policy coordination support in one of the Union government’s most significant ministries. As Private Secretary, Kumar plays a crucial role in coordinating the Minister’s official engagements, overseeing communication between the ministerial office and government departments, and facilitating policy and administrative processes.

With the latest ACC approval, Kumar will continue in the position until January 16, 2029, subject to the conditions specified in the order, ensuring continuity in the Minister’s office during the extended period.

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