Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a fresh set of administrative orders concerning officers who have recently been inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Several officers have been elevated to the post of Joint Secretary in their respective departments, while others will continue with their existing responsibilities. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department […]
Odisha Government reshuffles three IAS officers; Suresh Vashishth gets GA&PG, Sudhansu Samal appointed OMC CMD
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has effected a key administrative reshuffle involving three senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, with important changes in the General Administration, mining and social security sectors. The General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department issued the transfer and posting orders on September 7, 2026, bringing new responsibilities for senior officers. Suresh […]
IAS officers transferred and given new responsibilities in Odisha
In a fresh administrative reshuffle, several IAS officers in Odisha have been assigned new roles across key departments and districts to strengthen governance and public administration in the state. Manish Agarwal has been appointed as Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Odisha. Smruti Ranjan Pradhan has taken charge as Managing Director of the Odisha Small Industries Corporation and […]
Four IAS officers elevated to Additional Chief Secretary rank in Odisha
The Odisha government has promoted four senior IAS officers to the rank of Additional Chief Secretary (ACS). The officers elevated to the higher administrative grade are Saswata Mishra, Vishal Kumar Dev, and Usha Padhee. The promotions aim to strengthen senior-level administration and governance in the state.
Eight IAS officers assigned new roles in Odisha
The Odisha government has announced new postings for eight IAS officers as part of an administrative reorganisation.Satyabrata Sahu has been posted as Member, Board of Revenue, Cuttack, while Deoranjan Kumar Singh takes charge as Development Commissioner-cum-ACS and Secretary, Planning & Convergence, along with additional responsibilities.Hemant Sharma, ACS, Industries, will also hold charge of ACS, Home. […]
Anu Garg appointed as new Chief Secretary of Odisha
Two non-SCS officers from Odisha elevated to IAS
The Union Government has promoted two Non-State Civil Service officers from Odisha to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS).Sundara Madhaba Padhi and Smita Pani have been inducted into the IAS against the Select List of 2024, with both officers being allocated the Odisha cadre. Their elevation marks a significant milestone in their administrative careers and […]
13 senior officers get new key Departmental responsibilities in Odisha
The Odisha Government has issued a major administrative order, giving new postings and responsibilities to 13 IAS officers. This extensive IAS reshuffle affects critical departments across the state administration. Key appointments include: Girish S N: Assigned the additional charge of Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Department of Mission Shakti, alongside his current role in Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water.Dr […]
Reshuffle of IAS officers in Odisha
The Odisha government has transferred over a dozen IAS officers. Key appointments include Rajesh Prabhakar Patil as Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Co-operation; Dr Bijay Upadhyaya to continue as Secretary, Odia Language and Culture; and Samarth Verma as Director, Minor Minerals. New Sub-Collectors have also been appointed across multiple regions including Dharamgarh, Baliguda, Panchpir, Gunupur, and Berhampur.