AP Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad’s Tenure Extended by Six Months Until May 31, 2027

The Centre has extended the tenure of Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad by another six months, allowing him to continue in the top administrative post until May 31, 2027. The decision follows a request from the state government, which had approached the Centre seeking an extension beyond his existing tenure. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued the necessary orders approving the proposal.

The extension was formally communicated to the state government through a letter from Rajesh Kumar Yadav, Under Secretary in the DoPT, addressed to the Principal Secretary of the state’s General Administration (Political) Department. The communication confirmed the Centre’s approval for Sai Prasad to remain in office for an additional six months.

Sai Prasad, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, is currently serving as the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh, the highest-ranking administrative position in the state government. His continuation in the role will extend beyond the tenure approved earlier this year.

The Centre had previously granted Sai Prasad a six-month extension from June 1 to November 30, with his tenure originally scheduled to conclude on November 30. With that deadline approaching, the state government initiated the process for another extension to ensure his continued service in the position.

Accordingly, the Andhra Pradesh government submitted a fresh proposal to the Centre on September 29, requesting that Sai Prasad’s tenure be extended by a further six months. The proposal was subsequently examined and approved by the Centre, paving the way for his continued appointment until the end of May next year.

The latest order means that Sai Prasad will remain at the helm of the state administration until May 31, 2027, unless any further changes are made to his tenure. The extension provides continuity in the state’s senior-most bureaucratic leadership during the additional six-month period.