The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, Praveen Sood, has been given another one-year extension.
It was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.
The 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer was earlier granted a one-year extension in May 2025 after completion of his two-year term as CBI chief.
The Selection Committee, headed by the Prime Minister, also includes Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and the Opposition leader.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is India's highest-level executive body responsible for appointing senior officials to top positions in the central government, public sector undertakings, and financial institutions.
The committee consists of the Prime Minister (Chairperson) and the Minister of Home Affairs.