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Government Extends Home Secretary Govind Mohan’s Tenure to August 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension under FR 56(d) to secure continuity in preparations for India’s caste-enumeration census.

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Govind Mohan has earlier worked as joint secretary (in 2018) and as additional secretary (from 2018 to 2021) in the ministry of home affairs (MHA). (HT PHOTO)

Overview

  • The ACC approved Mohan’s service extension until August 22, 2026 or until further orders under Fundamental Rule 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (Death-Cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958.
  • Govind Mohan, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Sikkim cadre, took charge as Union Home Secretary in August 2024, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
  • His original superannuation date of September 30, 2025 was superseded by the extension to maintain leadership stability at the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • The extension is designed to keep leadership in place for the 16th Census with caste enumeration, which begins October 1, 2026 in snow-bound regions and March 1, 2027 nationwide.
  • A seasoned bureaucrat, Mohan previously served as Union Culture Secretary and coordinated COVID-19 protocols and state liaison efforts.