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In a display of administrative longevity that defies the laws of biology, the Union Home Secretary and several other top-tier IAS officers...

12 March 2026 - New Delhi, Delhi

Record date
12 Mar 2026
Location
New Delhi, Delhi

What happened

In a display of administrative longevity that defies the laws of biology, the Union Home Secretary and several other top-tier IAS officers have received a fresh round of tenure extensions. With some officers now serving multiple 'final' years beyond their official retirement age, the concept of a 'superannuation date' has officially been downgraded to a 'polite suggestion' for those holding the right files.

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