The Union government on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) extended the tenure of CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal by six months, till December 2026.

The 1988-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer was due to retire on Tuesday (June 30).

In a statement on Tuesday (June 30), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) said it has approved the “reappointment” of Mr. Agrawal as Chairman, CBDT on a contract basis for a period of six months with effect from 01.07.2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, on the terms and conditions applicable to re-employed central government officers, in relaxation of the Recruitment Rules.