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Anish Dayal Singh Appointed as New Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB).

Appointments | Dated: 07&08 Dec 2025

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed senior IPS officer Anish Dayal Singh as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). He succeeds Tapan Deka, who completed his extended tenure. Anish Dayal Singh was previously serving as the Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • His appointment is for a fixed tenure of two years starting from the date of assumption of charge.
  • He is a 1988-batch IPS officer of the Manipur cadre with extensive experience in internal security and counter-insurgency.
  • The Director of IB acts as the primary intelligence advisor to the Home Minister.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Anish Dayal Singh.
  • Designation: Director, Intelligence Bureau.
  • Predecessor: Tapan Deka.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in December 2025?

Correct Answer: Anish Dayal Singh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Intelligence Bureau

  • Director – Anish Dayal Singh
  • HQ – New Delhi