Ms. Jugaleswari Dash, presently with the State Civil Service of Odisha, has been promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the Odisha Cadre.
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23 UT SAS promoted into IAS, AGMUT Cadre
New Delhi: In a move to strengthen governance in Union Territories, the President of India has approved the promotion of twenty-three (23) select State Civil Service (SCS) officers to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). These appointments, under AGMUT cadre vacancies for 2021–2024, aim to harness experienced local talent for broader administrative roles. The new IAS officers will serve a probation period before permanent placement. Their elevation is expected to bring ground-level insight and boost development efforts across the strategically important AGMUT region.
The following are the particulars of the officers.
Select List of 2021 (SCS)
- Shri Jitendra Kumar Jain, DoB 26.08.1966.
- Shri Ravi Dadhich, DoB 15.04.1972.
- Shri Gurpal Singh, DoB 03.06.1968.
- Smt Ranjana Deswal, DoB 01.07.1968.
- Shri Mohammed Ahsan Abid, DoB 06.09.1968.
- Smt Priytarshny P, DoB 27.03.1972.
Select List of 2022 (SCS)
- Shri Sanjeev Kumar, DoB 05.03.1968
- Shri Rajesh Kumar, DoB 15.06.1971
- Shri Satnam Singh, DoB 01.03.1971
- Shri Eda Raja Babu, DoB 01.08.1967
Select List of 2023 (SCS)
- Shri Rajesh Chopra, DoB 19.01.1970
- Shri Manish Garg, DoB 07.03.1973
- Sonika Singh, DoB 05.10.1974
- Shri Sandeep Kumar Mishra, DoB 30.06.1969
- Anil Agarwal, DoB 20.09.1968
- Shri Anil Banka, DoB 05.02.1973
Select List of 2024 (SCS)
- Shri Y L N Reddy, DoB 04.09.1972
- Shri Mohamed Mansoor L., DoB 26.04.1973
- Shri Rudra Goud P T, DoB 28.04.1975
- Shri Raajesh Goyal, DoB 09.04.1976
- Shri Vivek Kumar Tripathi, DoB 25.09.1971
- Shri Shailendra Singh Parihar, DoB 10.05.1977
- Shri Vishwendra, DoB 27.05.1977
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Hriday Kumar Das ACS appointed Co-District Commissioner Jagiroad, Assam
Shri Hriday Kumar Das ACS (DR 2017), presently Additional District Commissioner, Biswanath, Assam, is transferred and appointed as Co-District Commissioner – Jagiroad, Assam.
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Jagadeesha K G IAS appointed Secretary Education Department, Karnataka
Dr Jagadeesha K G IAS (Karnataka 2005), earlier posting as Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Sciences and Fisheries Department, Karnataka, has been withdrawn, and, is now appointed as Secretary – Education Department, Higher Education, Karnataka, relieving Shri Srikar M S IAS.
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Srikar M S IAS appointed Chairman, Karnataka Appellate Tribunal
Shri Srikar M S IAS (Karnataka 1999), presently Principal Secretary, Education Department (Higher Education), Bengaluru, is transferred and appointed as Chairman – Karnataka Appellate Tribunal, Bengaluru.
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Naveen Kumar Raju S IAS appointed Zonal Commissioner, Bengaluru Municipal Corporation
Shri Naveen Kumar Raju S IAS (Karnataka 2017), presently Executive Director, Karnataka State Mineral Corporation Limited, Bengaluru, is transferred and appointed as Zonal Commissioner – Dasarahalli, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Kumar Pal Gautam IAS given additional charge of Commissioner Commercial Taxes, Rajasthan
Shri Kumar Pal Gautam IAS (Rajasthan 2009), presently Secretary to Government, Finance (Revenue) Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur, given additional charge of Commissioner – Commercial Taxes Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur.
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Prakash Rajpurohit IAS appointed Director Economic Affairs, GoI
Shri Prakash Rajpurohit IAS (Rajasthan 2010), presently Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur, is appointed as Director – Department of Economic Affairs, New Delhi, on Central Deputation basis, for a period of five years.
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Administrative Shuffle in J&K, Some Stay Put, Others Head to Ladakh in New Posting Order
Indian Bureaucracy, Srinagar, April 8, 2025 | The J&K administration has issued a revised transfer order, retaining four JKAS officers previously slated for Ladakh in their current roles in J&K, while assigning others to new responsibilities in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The move, outlined in Government Order No. 452-JK(GAD) of 2025, signals a potential recalibration of administrative focus in the region.
Four JKAS officers who were previously slated for deputation to Ladakh will now remain in J&K, according to the amended order. These individuals, including Shri Rakesh Dubey, who oversees cooperatives’ banking and finance, and Shri Abdul Qyume, a Deputy Secretary in Housing and Urban Development, will continue their work in the Union Territory.
Meanwhile, four other JKAS officers are set to embark on new assignments in Ladakh, for a two-year deputation. This cohort includes Shri Shafiq Ahmad, who has been working on wage employment in Poonch, and Shri Jahangeer Akhone, a Tehsildar from Khansahib, as the the newly formed Union Territory is looking to strengthening its administrative capacity.
Officers deputed to Ladakh will retain J&K seniority and promotion prospects, and are eligible for Ladakh incentives. Relieved of J&K duties with immediate effect, they will report to Ladakh’s GAD. Given their recent formation as Union Territories, the evolving administrative landscape naturally necessitates strategic talent deployment and adjustments, as seen in this reshuffle between J&K and Ladakh. Details of retained and deputed officers follow.
Retained at their present place of postings in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir are;
- Shri Rakesh Dubey JKAS, to continue as Joint Registrar – Cooperatives, Banking and Finance, J&K.
- Shri Abdul Qyume JKAS, to continue as Deputy Secretary – Housing and Urban Development, Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Shri Mir Dawar Habib JKAS (Jr Scale), to continue as BDO – Naidkhai, District Bandipora.
- Shri Bhushan Kumar JKAS (Jr Scale), to continue as BDO – Thathri, Doda.
Officers appointed with Union territory of Ladakh, on deputation basis are;
1. Shri Shafiq Ahmad JKAS, presently project Officer, Wage Employment (ACD), Poonch.
2. Shri Jahangeer Akhone JKAS, presently Tehsildar, Khansahib, District Badgam.
3. Shri Rajat Sudan JKAS (Jr Scale), presently BDO, Moungri, District Udhampur.
4. Shri Akeel Sajjad JKAS (Jr Scale), presently BDO, Changa, District Doda.
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Shantanu Gogoi ACS appointed Dy Secretary Revenue & Disaster Management, Assam
Shri Shantanu Gogoi ACS (DR 2016), presently Deputy Secretary, Co-operation Department is transferred and appointed as Deputy Secretary – Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Govt. of Assam.
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Major reshuffle in Gujarat Bureaucracy |16 IAS Transferred, D K Rana goes as Commissioner of Higher Education
Indian Bureaucracy Network | In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Government of Gujarat has issued transfer orders for 16 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across the state with immediate effect. This move is aimed at infusing fresh energy into the state’s bureaucratic machinery and enhancing the efficiency of governance at both district and departmental levels. The reshuffle covers a wide spectrum of departments including urban development, education, fisheries, power distribution, and digital initiatives. Senior and mid-level IAS officers have been reassigned to crucial roles, ensuring a dynamic redistribution of administrative responsibilities.
This reshuffle underscores the state government’s continued focus on responsive governance, efficient service delivery, and leadership development within the bureaucracy. The timely movement of officers is expected to bring fresh perspectives and drive progress across various administrative fronts. The detailed list of transfers follows below.
- Shri Dilip Kumar Rana IAS (Gujarat 2007) presently Municipal Commissioner- Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Vadodara is transferred and posted as Commissioner of Higher Education, Gandhinagar .
- Dr N K Meena IAS (Gujarat 2010) presently Director of Fisheries, Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Municipal Commissioner, Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation, Bhavnagar .
- Shri Tusharkumar Y Bhatt IAS (SCS 2010) presently Managing Director- Gujarat Informatics Ltd, Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Collector, Patan .
- Shri Manish Kumar IAS (Gujarat 2013) presently Managing Director- Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Ltd, Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Collector, Bhavnagar.
- Shri Arun Mahesh Babu IAS (Gujarat 2013) presently Managing Director, Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd, Mehsana is transferred and posted as Municipal Commissioner, Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Vadodara .
- Shri R R Damor IAS (SCS:2013) presently Regional Commissioner of Municipalities, Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Joint Secretary – Climate Change Department.
- Shri Arvind V IAS (Gujarat 2014) presently Collector, Patan is transferred and posted as Managing Director, Gujarat Informatics Ltd, Gandhinagar .
- Ms Neha Kumari IAS (Gujarat 2015) presently Collector, Mahisagar is transferred and posted as Mission Director, Gujarat State Electronics Mission, Gandhinagar .
- Ms Arpit Sagar IAS (Gujarat 2015) presently Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Vadodara is transferred and posted as Collector, Mahisagar .
- Ms Shalini Duhan IAS (Gujarat 2016) presently Joint Secretary – Urban Development and Urban Housing Department is transferred and posted as Collector, Dangs-Ahawa .
- Shri Bhavya Verma IAS (Gujarat 2016) presently Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Collector, Valsad .
- Shri Ganga Singh IAS (Gujarat 2017) presently Managing Director, Gujarat Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Vadodara Municipal Corporation, Vadodara .
- Shri Manish Gurwani IAS (Gujarat 2017) presently Mission Director, Gujarat State Electronics Mission, Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Rajkot Municipal Corporation, Rajkot .
- Shri Gurav Dinesh Ramesh IAS (Gujarat 2017) presently Director, Higher Education, Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat.
- Ms Surabhi Gautam IAS (Gujarat 2017) presently Joint Managing Director, Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Regional Commissioner of Municipalities, Vadodara .
- Dr Prashant Jilova IAS (Gujarat 2017) presently Additional Industries Commissioner- Gandhinagar is transferred and posted as Regional Commissioner of Municipalities, Ahmedabad .
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Ravi Shanker Shukla IOFS given premature repatriation to his parent cadre
Shri Ravi Shanker Shukla IOFS (2008) presently Director- Ministry of Textiles given premature repatriation to his parent cadre .
Shri Ravi Shanker Shukla is a distinguished officer of the Indian Ordnance Factory Service known for his administrative acumen and steadfast commitment to public service. During his tenure as Director in the Ministry of Textiles, he played a pivotal role in streamlining administrative operations, including Establishment, General Administration, and Cash Management.
Joining the Ministry as Deputy Secretary in 2020, Mr. Shukla quickly gained recognition for his clear-headed approach and meticulous execution of responsibilities. His leadership was marked by operational clarity, policy insight, and a keen eye for administrative efficiency—qualities that elevated the functioning of his department.
Mr. Shukla’s early repatriation to his parent cadre comes as a surprise to many, given his impactful presence at the Ministry. Nonetheless, his tenure left a positive mark and earned him a reputation as a diligent, disciplined, and forward-thinking officer.
He continues to serve with distinction in the Indian Ordnance Factory Service, where his experience and integrity remain valuable assets to the Government of India.
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