Chandigarh: The Punjab government has assigned additional responsibilities to senior IAS officers as part of an administrative reshuffle announced on November 3, 2026. The changes involve key departments, including Labour, Revenue, Cooperative Banking and Infrastructure Development.

The appointments have been made with immediate effect.

Key Changes in Punjab IAS Postings:

Dhirendra Kumar Tiwari (IAS: 1994) has been entrusted with the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Labour Department. He will continue to hold his existing responsibilities in Excise, Good Governance and Information Technology, and Parliamentary Affairs.

Vinay Bublani (IAS: 2008) has been given additional charge as Commissioner, Roopnagar Division, and Secretary, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management.

Amit Talwar (IAS: 2013) has been assigned the role of Managing Director, Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd.

T. Benith (IAS: 2018) has been appointed Managing Director of the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board.

The latest Punjab IAS reshuffle distributes additional administrative responsibilities across important departments and institutions, with the new assignments taking effect immediately.