Ajay Singh Gets Extension as Chhattisgarh State Election Commissione Until February 2027
Raipur, June 11, 2026: The Chhattisgarh Government has extended the tenure of State Election Commissioner Ajay Singh, a retired IAS officer of the 1983 batch, in view of upcoming elections in the state.
According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on June 11, 2026, the extension has been granted under the powers conferred by Article 243-K(2) of the Constitution of India and the provisions of the Chhattisgarh State Election Commissioner (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2002.
Ajay Singh was appointed as the State Election Commissioner through a departmental notification dated June 1, 2024. The latest order extends his tenure until February 2027 or until a regular appointment is made to the post of State Election Commissioner, whichever is earlier.
The government’s decision is being viewed as significant in the context of forthcoming electoral exercises in the state. Officials believe the extension will ensure continuity in the functioning of the State Election Commission and facilitate smooth conduct of election-related activities.
The General Administration Department has formally notified the extension through an official order issued on Thursday.
