Siddharth Bahuguna Joins CBI as Deputy Inspector General

Siddharth Bahuguna has been inducted into the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for a five-year deputation tenure. A 2010 batch IPS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, Bahuguna brings substantial field experience to one of India's premier investigation agencies. The DIG rank at the CBI occupies a critical supervisory position in the agency's command structure, overseeing investigation teams and managing complex cases across branches. Officers at this level are typically responsible for coordinating inquiries involving public servants, financial fraud, and cases referred by courts or government agencies. Bahuguna's induction into the CBI follows a competitive selection process, as deputation slots at senior ranks remain keenly sought after by IPS officers looking for exposure to federal-level investigations. His Madhya Pradesh cadre background suggests experience with a wide range of law enforcement scenarios across a large state. The CBI, which functions under the Department of Personnel and Training, has been inducting officers at various ranks to address operational capacity requirements. Bahuguna's five-year tenure will run through 2031, during which he is expected to take on investigative and administrative responsibilities within the organisation.