New Delhi: The tenure of retired CSS officer RK Gupta, as Deputy Election Commissioner (Joint Secretary level) of the Election Commission of India (ECI), has been extended until June 30. This extension, effective from May 31, was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Gupta was appointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner in July 2022, succeeding T. Sreekanth. He operates at the Joint Secretary level, supervising crucial electoral processes. His initial term was set to last until February 2023, but he has received multiple extensions since then. Previously he has served as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Employment on central deputation.












































