K S Rejimon Gets One-Year Extension as Joint Secretary in NITI Aayog; Tenure Extended Beyond September 2026
The ACC has approved a one-year extension in central deputation for K S Rejimon, ISS:1998, Joint Secretary in NITI Aayog, beyond September 8, 2026.
The Centre has approved a one-year extension in the central deputation tenure of K S Rejimon, ISS (1998), allowing the senior Indian Statistical Service officer to continue as Joint Secretary in NITI Aayog beyond September 8, 2026.
The decision was taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on a proposal submitted by NITI Aayog. According to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order dated August 29, 2026, Rejimon’s tenure has been extended for another year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
K S Rejimon to Continue as Joint Secretary
K S Rejimon is currently serving as Joint Secretary, NITI Aayog, and his existing central deputation tenure was scheduled to end on September 8, 2026. The latest ACC approval means that he can continue in the post for another year beyond that date.
The extension has been approved specifically on the basis of a proposal from NITI Aayog. The relevant reference cited in the DoPT order is NITI Aayog’s Office Memorandum dated August 5, 2026, which sought continuation of Rejimon’s central deputation.
As per the order, the extension will remain valid for one year beyond September 8, 2026, unless the government issues further orders earlier.
ACC Clears Extension
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is responsible for approving several important appointments and senior-level personnel decisions in the Central Government. In this case, the committee has approved NITI Aayog’s proposal to extend Rejimon’s tenure.
The decision was formally communicated through the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under the Department of Personnel and Training. The order was issued in New Delhi on August 29, 2026.
The continuation of an officer at Joint Secretary level generally reflects the government’s decision to retain experienced leadership in an assignment where institutional knowledge and familiarity with ongoing work can be important.
Rejimon Belongs to 1998 Batch of Indian Statistical Service
K S Rejimon belongs to the 1998 batch of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS). The ISS is a specialised Group A service of the Government of India, with officers working in areas involving official statistics, data analysis, economic and social statistics and evidence-based policymaking.
Rejimon’s present assignment at NITI Aayog places him within the government’s principal policy think tank. NITI Aayog works closely with Central ministries and state governments on policy formulation, development strategies, monitoring and evaluation, and a range of economic and social policy initiatives.
His continuation therefore ensures that an experienced ISS officer remains available to contribute to the institution’s ongoing work.
NITI Aayog Sought His Continuation
The latest extension follows a formal proposal from NITI Aayog. The organisation had approached the government seeking an extension of Rejimon’s central deputation tenure, and the proposal was subsequently considered and approved by the competent authority.
The DoPT order specifically records that the ACC approved the proposal for extension of his tenure as Joint Secretary, NITI Aayog. The extension has been granted for one year beyond the existing tenure, subject to the condition that it will end earlier if further orders are issued.
This kind of tenure extension allows the borrowing organisation to retain an officer who is already familiar with its systems, responsibilities and ongoing assignments. It can also help avoid an abrupt change in leadership at a senior level.
What Is NITI Aayog’s Role?
NITI Aayog was established as the government’s policy think tank and plays an important role in shaping development and economic policy. It works on long-term policy frameworks while also supporting coordination between the Centre and states.
The institution undertakes research, monitors development programmes and provides policy inputs across sectors. Its work often involves extensive use of data, statistics and evidence-based analysis, making officers with specialised statistical expertise relevant to its functioning.
As a Joint Secretary, Rejimon is part of the senior administrative structure responsible for handling important policy and coordination work within the organisation.
Extension Effective After September 8
The key date in the latest order is September 8, 2026. Rejimon’s existing central deputation tenure was due to expire on that date, while the fresh approval allows him to continue for another year beyond it.
In practical terms, the extension would take his approved tenure up to September 8, 2027, unless he is moved earlier through another government order. The DoPT order uses the standard formulation of “one year beyond 08.09.2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.”
This means the extension does not guarantee that he will remain in the position for the entire additional year if the government subsequently issues an order changing his assignment.
Government Formalises Continuation
The order has been circulated to NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretariat and other concerned offices for information and necessary action. The officer concerned has also been included among the recipients.
The Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has been included in the circulation as well, which is relevant given Rejimon’s Indian Statistical Service background.
The formal communication ensures that all concerned authorities are informed about the continuation of his central deputation.
A Senior ISS Officer Continues in Policy Role
The decision to extend K S Rejimon’s tenure keeps a 1998-batch Indian Statistical Service officer in a senior policy position at NITI Aayog. His continuation comes at a time when data-driven policymaking and statistical analysis have become increasingly important to government planning and programme evaluation.
For NITI Aayog, retaining an officer already familiar with its institutional processes can provide continuity in ongoing assignments. For the Central Government, the ACC approval settles the question of his deputation beyond the current tenure.
The latest order, issued on August 29, 2026, therefore confirms that K S Rejimon will continue as Joint Secretary in NITI Aayog for another year beyond September 8, 2026, subject to any further orders from the government.
