In a recent development aimed at strengthening the administrative machinery at the Centre, a diverse group of senior officers from various All India and Central Civil Services have been empanelled for appointment to Joint Secretary-level posts in the Government of India. These officers, drawn from different cadres and services, bring with them a wealth of experience, domain expertise, and proven leadership in public administration.
From the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE), Shri Mohammad Isharar Ali (2001 batch) has been empanelled for the key post. His inclusion reflects the growing emphasis on leveraging technical expertise in policymaking and infrastructure development.
The Indian Forest Service (IFoS) is well represented, with officers such as Shri Gopal Singh (Bihar, 2003), Shri S P Anandh Kumar (Punjab, 2003), Shri Dheeraj Pandey (Uttarakhand, 2004), and Shri Kamaljeet Singh (Bihar, 2004) being selected. Their empanelment highlights the importance of environmental governance, forest management, and sustainable development at the national level.
From the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Ms. Antara Acharya (West Bengal cadre, 2006) has been chosen. Her inclusion underlines the continued role of IAS officers in core policy formulation and implementation.
The Indian Police Service (IPS) accounts for a large contingent among the empanelled officers. From the 2003 and 2004 batches, officers selected include Shri Harinarayanachari Mishra (Madhya Pradesh), Shri Anurag (Madhya Pradesh), Shri Shahanawaz Qasim (Telangana), Shri Nikhil Kumar Kanodia (Odisha), Shri Anish Prasad (Tripura), Shri Satender Kumar Gupta (Haryana), Shri Anup Kuruvilla John (Kerala), Shri Nitinjeet Singh (Odisha), Shri Asra Garg (Tamil Nadu), Ms. Ruchika Rishi (Sikkim), Shri Mitesh Jain (West Bengal), Ms. Gagandeep Gambhir (Gujarat), and Shri C Nagaraju (Kerala). This strong representation reflects the Centre’s reliance on experienced IPS officers for critical roles in internal security, law enforcement policy, and national governance.
The Indian Revenue and Postal Services also find place in this empanelment. Shri Rajendra Kumar Agrawal from the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS, 2000), along with Shri Jagdeep Gupta and Shri Sunil Sharma (both IPoS, 2004), have been cleared for Joint Secretary-level responsibilities.
The Indian Statistical Service (ISS) sees the selection of Ms. Hema Jaiswal (2004), Shri Samarendra Prakash Srivastava (2004), and Shri Siljo V K (2004). Their inclusion underscores the Centre’s focus on data-driven governance and statistical modelling in public policy.
From the Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Shri Ziley Singh Vical and Shri M Subramanian, both of the 2019 batch, have made it to the list—highlighting the elevation of capable CSS officers to strategic policy roles.
This batch of empanelled officers represents a rich mix of administrative, technical, law enforcement, statistical, and managerial talent. Their collective experience is expected to add immense value to the policymaking and governance framework at the Centre.