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CBI director extension 2026
May 16 , 2026
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- 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.
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