ACC Extends ISS Officer Krishna Kumar Tiwari’s Tenure as Director in Election Commission Till September 2028
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a two-year extension in the central deputation tenure of Shri Krishna Kumar Tiwari (ISS:2011), who is serving as Director in the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The approval has been conveyed through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) following a proposal submitted by the Election Commission of India.
Two-Year Extension Approved
According to the DoPT communication dated July 2026, the ACC has approved the proposal to extend Krishna Kumar Tiwari’s tenure under the Central Staffing Scheme for two years beyond September 30, 2026.
With this approval, he will continue as Director in the Election Commission of India until September 30, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Proposal Submitted by Election Commission
The extension was granted after the DoPT considered a proposal forwarded by the Election Commission of India through its communication dated June 22, 2026.
The order was addressed to Rahul Sharma, Principal Secretary, Election Commission of India, conveying the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Serving in ECI Since 2021
Krishna Kumar Tiwari has been serving on central deputation in the Election Commission of India since October 1, 2021.
During his tenure, he has been associated with the Commission’s administrative and electoral management functions as Director.
The latest extension will ensure continuity in the Commission’s senior administrative leadership during the coming years.
About the Indian Statistical Service
Krishna Kumar Tiwari belongs to the 2011 batch of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), a specialised Group ‘A’ Central Civil Service that provides statistical expertise to the Government of India.
ISS officers play a key role in data analysis, survey design, policy evaluation and statistical planning across ministries and constitutional institutions.
ACC Decision
The extension reflects the government’s decision to retain experienced officers in key assignments under the Central Staffing Scheme.
With the latest approval, Krishna Kumar Tiwari will continue serving as Director in the Election Commission of India until September 30, 2028, or until further orders, ensuring continuity in the functioning of one of the country’s most important constitutional institutions.
