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Dhirendra Ojha Gets One-Year Extension as PIB Principal Director General
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News18•30-09-2026, 19:15
Dhirendra Ojha Gets One-Year Extension as PIB Principal Director General
- •Senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Dhirendra Ojha has been re-employed as principal director general of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) for one year.
- •Ojha, a 1990-batch officer, will continue in the role until September 30, 2027.
- •The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his re-employment on a contract basis beyond his superannuation.
- •He will remain the principal spokesperson of the central government.
Key Questions Answered
Dhirendra Ojha is a senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer from the 1990 batch who serves as the principal director general of the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his one-year re-employment contract beyond his superannuation, running from October 1, 2026, until September 30, 2027.
The principal director general of the Press Information Bureau acts as the principal spokesperson for the central government.
