Centre Extends IPS Officer A. K. Digambar Fulzele’s BSF Tenure by Two Years Beyond February 2027
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved a two-year extension of IPS officer A. K. Digambar Fulzele’s deputation tenure as Inspector General in the Border Security Force, taking his total tenure to seven years.
ACC Approves Two-Year Extension of A. K. Digambar Fulzele’s BSF Tenure
New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a two-year extension of the deputation tenure of senior IPS officer A. K. Digambar Fulzele, who is serving as Inspector General in the Border Security Force (BSF). The extension will run beyond February 6, 2027, taking his total tenure in the assignment to seven years.
The decision was communicated through an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on October 13, 2026. According to the communication, the ACC approved the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs to extend Fulzele’s deputation for another two years beyond the existing tenure deadline.
The extension has been granted in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy. The order confirms the approval of the proposal but does not provide further details about the reasons for seeking the extension or the specific operational responsibilities currently handled by the officer.
Ministry of Home Affairs Had Proposed the Extension
The ACC’s approval follows a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs, which was conveyed through its Office Memorandum dated September 23, 2026. The reference number cited in the DoPT communication is MHA OM No. 1-21017/21/2026-IPS-III.
The Department of Personnel and Training’s order records that the competent authority has approved the ministry’s proposal. The extension will allow Fulzele to continue serving as Inspector General in the BSF for an additional two years beyond February 6, 2027.
With the extension, his total tenure in the assignment will reach seven years, as specifically mentioned in the official communication. The approval is subject to the relaxation of the applicable IPS Tenure Policy, which has been expressly noted in the order.
Fulzele to Continue as Inspector General in the Border Security Force
A. K. Digambar Fulzele is a 2001-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. He is currently serving as Inspector General in the Border Security Force, one of India’s key border-guarding forces.
The BSF is responsible for guarding India’s international borders along designated stretches and carrying out other security duties assigned by the government. Inspector General is a senior leadership position within the force’s organisational structure.
The DoPT communication, however, is limited to the extension of Fulzele’s deputation tenure. It does not detail his current operational charge, the specific BSF formation under his command or any changes to his responsibilities arising from the extension.
The order also does not list his previous postings or provide a detailed account of his service career. Those details would need to be established through separate official records.
Extension Granted Beyond February 6, 2027
The order clearly states that the two-year extension will apply beyond February 6, 2027. It also specifies that the extension will bring Fulzele’s total tenure in the assignment to seven years.
The reference to relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy is an important part of the decision. The ACC has approved the extension despite the applicable tenure framework, allowing the officer to continue in his current deputation assignment for the additional period.
The communication does not mention a revised final date beyond the two-year extension period in a separate clause. The precise implementation of the extension should therefore be read alongside the original deputation order and any subsequent official notification, where applicable.
Senior Government Offices Informed of the Decision
The order has been addressed to Govind Mohan, Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, for information and necessary action. Copies have also been circulated to several senior offices and officials in the Union Government.
These include the Prime Minister’s Office, where the communication is marked for Director Pooja Jam, and the Cabinet Secretariat, where it is addressed to Joint Secretary Kavita Singh. A copy has also been sent to the Home Minister’s office and the office of the Minister of State for Personnel and Public Grievances.
Within the Ministry of Home Affairs, the order has been forwarded to Niraj Kumar Bansod, Joint Secretary (Police-I), with reference to the ministry’s earlier memorandum dated September 23, 2026. The officer concerned has also been informed.
Other recipients include the Principal Staff Officer to the Secretary (Personnel), the Principal Private Secretary to the Establishment Officer, the office of the Deputy Secretary (MM), the Senior Technical Director of the National Informatics Centre at DoPT, and the guard file.
The circulation ensures that the relevant ministries, offices and officials are informed of the ACC’s decision and can take any administrative action required to implement the extension.
What the Decision Means
The ACC’s approval allows IPS officer A. K. Digambar Fulzele to continue as Inspector General in the Border Security Force for an additional two years beyond February 6, 2027. His total tenure in the assignment will consequently extend to seven years, with the approval granted in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy.
The decision follows the Ministry of Home Affairs’ proposal and has been formally communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training. The order does not indicate any change in Fulzele’s designation or provide details of a new posting.
Editorial verification note: This report is based on the ACC/DoPT communication dated October 13, 2026, as provided. Before publication, verify the officer’s name and cadre, the original deputation start date, the seven-year total tenure and the applicable tenure-policy relaxation against the original government order.
