Alok Joshi

Alok Joshi was chief of Research and Analysis Wing, the external intelligence agency of India.[1] Hailing from Lucknow, he graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru University, (JNU),[2] completed his postgraduation in political science[3] and then joined the Indian Police Service (IPS), Haryana cadre in 1976.[4] He rose through his ranks and later in 2005 became the joint director of Intelligence Bureau, the internal intelligence agency of India. In 2010 he was appointed as a Special Secretary at R&AW. He took over as Secretary (R) on 30 December 2012.[5] Joshi and Amitabh Mathur of 1977 batch of Manipur and Tripura, IPS cadre were the main contendants for the top spot. Mathur had joined R&AW in 1981 and switched from IPS to RAS cadre. However the Prime Minister-headed Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (India) chose Joshi over Mathur because of his seniority.[6]

Preceded by
Sanjeev Tripathi		 Director of R&AW
December 30, 2012 – present 		Succeeded by
Rajinder Khanna

References

  1. ↑ Alok Joshi is Next RAW Head
  2. ↑ RAISINA TATTLE: Speechmaker Modi is a little full of himself
  3. ↑ Alok Joshi as RAW head 'vindicates recognition of merit'
  4. ↑ Alok Joshi appointed next RAW chief
  5. ↑ Alok Joshi new RAW chief
  6. ↑ Soon: CBI, IB, R&AW to get new chiefs