Ravi Agrawal Reappointed as CBDT Chairman

Ravi Agrawal, a 1988-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, was reappointed as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes on 30 June 2026. The Union government approved the extension on a contract basis for six months from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, or until further orders.

Central Board of Direct Taxes

The Central Board of Direct Taxes is the apex policy-making body for direct taxes in India under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. It administers the Income-tax Act, 1961, and frames policy for income tax administration, tax collection, and related enforcement matters.

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and service rules

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the reappointment in relaxation of the Recruitment Rules. The extension applies on terms applicable to re-employed central government officers.

Tenure and previous appointment

Ravi Agrawal was due to retire on 30 June 2026. He was first appointed as CBDT Chairman in June 2024 for one year, and that tenure was later extended by another year until June 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Central Board of Direct Taxes functions under the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance.
• The CBDT deals with direct taxes, including income tax in India.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approves senior appointments in the Union government.
• Ravi Agrawal belongs to the 1988 batch of the Indian Revenue Service.

Direct tax collections

Net direct tax collections stood at ₹5.21 trillion as of 17 June 2026. The figure was 14.64 per cent higher year-on-year.