NCB Chief Anurag Garg Gets Extension Till 31 July 2027
Why in the news
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet gave a longer term to the head of the Narcotics Control Bureau. The new end date is 31 July 2027.
Key facts
- Decided by: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
- Officer: Anurag Garg, Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
- New end of tenure: 31 July 2027.
- Service profile: 1993-batch IPS, Himachal Pradesh cadre.
- In the post since: September 2024.
- Earlier roles spanned policing, vigilance and law enforcement.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Officer | Anurag Garg |
| Post | Director General, NCB |
| Service | IPS, 1993 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre |
| Extension till | 31 July 2027 |
Exam angle
- Likely question: which body extends such tenures, and which agency does Garg head?
- Number tags: 1993 batch; September 2024; 31 July 2027.
- Body tags: ACC, NCB.