Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation
| Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Central Bureau of Investigation | |
| Central Bureau of Investigation | |
| Reports to | Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (or the Prime Minister) |
| Seat | CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi |
| Appointer | The Government of India (with recommendations from the Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Opposition leader and the Chief Justice of India) |
| Term length | Two years Renewable thrice (one year each) |
| Constituting instrument | The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 |
| Precursor | Inspector-General of the Delhi Special Police Establishment |
| Formation | 1 April 1963 |
| First holder | D. P. Kohli, IPS |
| Website | www |
The director of the Central Bureau of Investigation is the head of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), an Indian federal crime investigating agency, who is responsible for its day-to-day operations. The CBI is the agency within the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, under the Government of India. The director reports to the Minister concerned.
The current CBI director is Praveen Sood, who has held his position since 25 May 2023.