Who is Mahesh Dixit? Doctor-turned-IPS officer to now head Intelligence Bureau
The Indian government has appointed IPS officer Mahesh Dixit as the new chief of the Intelligence Bureau, succeeding Tapan Deka after June 30. Dixit, a 1993-batch officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, previously served as the IB's special director and has a background as a qualified medical doctor. His two-year tenure was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- ▪Mahesh Dixit is a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre who previously held the position of special director in the Intelligence Bureau.
- ▪He is a qualified medical doctor who transitioned to law enforcement and has extensive experience in counter‑terrorism and internal security operations.
- ▪Dixit has overseen operations in Kashmir, the Northeast, Ladakh and anti‑Naxal desks, and played a key role after the abrogation of Article 370.
- ▪The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment for a two‑year term, effective after Tapan Deka’s tenure ends on June 30.
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Who is Mahesh Dixit? Doctor-turned-IPS officer to now head Intelligence BureauDixit succeeds Tapan Deka, and will take over after the latter's extended tenure ends on June 30.Updated on: Jun 26, 2026 7:26 AM ISTBy HT News DeskPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link The Centre has appointed Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Mahesh Dixit as the next Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief, according to people familiar with the matter.A 1993-batch IPS officer, Mahesh Dixit is from the Andhra Pradesh cadre. ((X/@VIGNESHBJP_KTK))Dixit succeeds Tapan Deka, and will take over after the latter's extended tenure ends on June 30.
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