Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Nashik, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Mahesh Dixit
25/06/2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Dr. Mahesh Dixit as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on June 25, 2026. He will serve a tenure of two years, taking over from incumbent Tapan Kumar Deka, and will lead India's premier domestic intelligence agency.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dr. Mahesh Dixit |
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| Known For | Being newly appointed Director of Intelligence Bureau (June 2026), India's premier internal intelligence agency |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Salt and Pepper |
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| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Degree | Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in Psychiatry |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Rajashree Dixit (Doctor) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Belongs to the 1993 batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) | |
| 2. One of the country’s most experienced intelligence officers | |
| 3. Completed medical education before joining civil services | |
| 4. Supervised the intelligence and security arrangements for the high-profile G20 Tourism Working group meeting held in Srinagar in 2023 | |
| 5. Completed more than 26 years in the Intelligence Bureau |