Extension of central deputation tenure of Ms Sheetal Verma, IAS UP 2007 an officer belonging to Uttar Pradesh Cadre of the Indian Administrative Services as Director of Census Operations/Director of Citizen Registration, Uttar Pradesh

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 7, 2026, announces the extension of the central deputation tenure for Ms. Sheetal Verma, IAS (UP:2007). She will continue her role as the Director of Census Operations and Director of Citizen Registration in Uttar Pradesh at the Joint Secretary level. The extension is effective until June 30, 2027, or until further orders are issued, following a Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) order dated June 20, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Personnel and Cadre Details** * The officer identified is Ms. Sheetal Verma, a 2007 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. * The central deputation is held at the Joint Secretary level. * **Designated Roles and Jurisdiction** * The extension applies to the dual posts of Director of Census Operations and Director of Citizen Registration. * The officer is stationed within the Directorate of Census Operations, Uttar Pradesh, under the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. * **Extension Timeline and Authority** * The President of India has authorized the extension of the central deputation tenure. * The revised tenure is set to expire on June 30, 2027, or upon the issuance of further orders, whichever occurs earlier. * The notification references DoPT Order No. 27/82/2025-EO (SM-I) dated June 20, 2026. **Impact Analysis** **Ms. Sheetal Verma, IAS (Officer)** **Impact** Her current tenure on central deputation is extended, allowing her to remain in her specific roles in Uttar Pradesh for an additional period. **Action Required** Continue performing duties as Director of Census Operations and Director of Citizen Registration until the new deadline of June 30, 2027, or until further instructions. **Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India** **Impact** The office maintains administrative continuity in its Uttar Pradesh directorate by retaining the current leadership for census and citizen registration operations. **Action Required** Formalize the tenure extension within internal records and ensure alignment with the referenced DoPT order. **Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) / Cadre Management** **Impact** The officer’s availability to her home cadre (Uttar Pradesh) is deferred as she remains on central deputation. **Action Required** Maintain the officer’s status on central deputation in the executive records until the revised completion date.

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