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Mahesh Dixit Appointed Director of Intelligence Bureau

27 June 20261 min read
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Why in the news

The government on 26 June cleared Mahesh Dixit, currently Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau, as the agency’s next Director. He takes over on 30 June.

Key facts

  • Decision: approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on 26 June 2026.
  • Term: two years from 30 June 2026.
  • Officer: Mahesh Dixit, IPS (1993, Andhra Pradesh cadre), a qualified medical doctor before joining the service.
  • Predecessor: Tapan Kumar Deka (IPS 1988, Himachal Pradesh), IB chief since June 2022 with extensions.

About Mahesh Dixit

  • He has worked on intelligence operations in the Northeast, Ladakh and anti-Naxal desks and led the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau in Srinagar after Article 370 was abrogated.
  • He became Additional Director in 2022 and Special Director in 2024.
  • Awards include the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2016).

Exam angle

  • The ACC, chaired by the Prime Minister, decides top security appointments.
  • Note the two names: Dixit (new) and Deka (outgoing).
  • The IB is India’s internal intelligence agency.

Test yourself

1. Which body approved Mahesh Dixit's appointment as IB Director?

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment.

2. Whom does Mahesh Dixit succeed as Director, Intelligence Bureau?

He succeeds Tapan Kumar Deka, whose term ends on 30 June 2026.

3. What was the length of Mahesh Dixit's term as IB Director?

The term is two years from 30 June 2026.

Sources: Outlook India: Mahesh Dixit appointed IB chief, Affairscloud 27 June 2026, Testbook 27 June 2026

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