Punjab Transfers Nine More IAS Officers of 2024 Batch, Posts Them as SDMs
Chandigarh, November 10, 2026: The Punjab Government has transferred nine more IAS officers belonging to the 2024 batch and appointed them as Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) in different subdivisions across the state.
The latest reshuffle follows transfer orders issued by the Department of Personnel on November 10. Before the new assignments, these officers were serving as Officers on Special Duty (OSD) in Urban Affairs to Deputy Commissioners in various districts.
The following officers have been given new postings with immediate effect:
- Shivansh Rathee, IAS (2024): Posted as SDM, Nangal, replacing Sachin Pathak, PCS.
- Harshita Sharma, IAS (2024): Appointed SDM, Ahmedgarh, relieving Rajesh Kumar Sharma, PCS, of the additional charge.
- Shivansh Asthana, IAS (2024): Posted as SDM, Majitha, replacing Rajneesh Arora, PCS.
- Oishee Mandal, IAS (2024): Appointed SDM, Kalanaur, relieving Lachhman Singh, PCS, of the additional charge.
- Gurleen, IAS (2024): Posted as SDM, Bhawanigarh, replacing Manjeet Kaur, PCS.
- Abhimanyu Malik, IAS (2024): Appointed SDM, Khamano, replacing Arvind Kumar, PCS.
- Lindhiya L. An, IAS (2024): Posted as SDM, Morinda, replacing Chetan Bunger, PCS.
- Pragati Rani, IAS (2024): Appointed SDM, Moonak, relieving Rakesh Parkash, PCS, of the additional charge.
- Mukilan R., IAS (2024): Posted as SDM, Banur, replacing Ramandeep Kaur, PCS.
