Government extends CBDT chief Ravi Agrawal's tenure by 6 months

The Union government on Tuesday granted a six-month extension to the tenure of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Ravi Agrawal till December 2026.

The 1988 batch IRS officer was to retire on Tuesday(June 30).

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in an order on Tuesday said it has approved "re-appointment" of Ravi Agrawal as Chairman, CBDT on contract basis for a period of six months with effect from 01.07.2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, on the terms and conditions applicable to re-employed central government officers, in relaxation of the Recruitment Rules.


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He was made chief of CBDT, the policy-making body for the Income Tax Department, for a one-year term in June 2024. His tenure was extended by a year in June 2025.

The CBDT is headed by a chairman and can have up to six members, who are equivalent to special secretary rank.