Assam is poised to witness one of the most stable bureaucratic line-ups across the Northeast, with strong indications of high retention within the administrative machinery under Himanta Biswa Sarma’s second term. According to top observers tracking governance patterns in the region, a significant cohort of relatively young IAS and state cadre officers who were given key responsibilities during Sarma 1.0 are now entering a phase of administrative maturity.

These officers, having gained hands-on experience across departments such as finance, home, infrastructure, and social sectors, are expected to provide continuity in policy execution and institutional memory. The stability is seen as a deliberate political-administrative choice, aimed at sustaining momentum in flagship schemes, investment facilitation, and law-and-order consolidation.

Unlike frequent reshuffles seen in several Northeastern states, Assam’s approach signals a shift toward long-term bureaucratic positioning, where performance and familiarity with the state’s complex socio-political landscape are being prioritized. Analysts note that this continuity could translate into faster decision-making and improved inter-departmental coordination.

If sustained, Assam’s bureaucratic model may emerge as a template for administrative stability in the Northeast, particularly in states navigating political transitions and governance challenges.

Under the new BJP regime in West Bengal, the Border Security Force is set to gain more prominence.

Potential elevation or return of senior Kerala cadre IAS like those promoted recently (e.g., Minhaj Alam, A P M Mohammed Hanish) or returnees from deputation for Finance or Planning roles.

The tenure of Ghanshyam Upadhyay as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been extended for a period of two years upto June 29, 2028. He is a 1999 batch IPS officer of Odisha cadre.

The tenure of Rajiv Ranjan as Joint Director, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been extended for a period of two years upto May 30, 2028.

Fating Rahul Haridas has been appointed as Private Secretary to Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Panchayati Raj & Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in addition. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.

Paresh R Ranpara, Director (Human Resources), Grid Controller of India Limited, has been selected for the post of Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on May 12, 2026. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same

C Sugandh Rajaram, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Peru. He is a 2001 batch IFS officer.

Dr Vinod J Bahade, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Colombia. He is a 2007 batch IFS officer.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of nine Advocates for appointment as Judges of the Calcutta High Court. They are: Indranil Roy, Aryak Dutt, Atarup Banerjee, Sandip Kumar De, Partha Pratim Roy, Sudip Deb, Anuj Singh, Arjun Ray Mukherjee, and Rishad Medora.

Additional charge of Chairman of CMD, BSNL to Ravi A Robert Jerad has been extended for a period of six months from April 15, 2026.  Jerad is presently posted as CMD, MTNL.

Revenue, Health, Education, and Tourism to priority reshuffles. Officers experienced in public-private partnerships or World Bank projects preferred.

Three ICAS officers have been transferred. Ms Priyanka Charan has been appointed as Deputy Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, while Manoj Meena joined as Deputy Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Education, New Delhi and Korupolu Satya Dharma Pratap is now Deputy Controller of Accounts, Central Board of Indirect Taxes, New Delhi.

Four Assistant Accounts Officers (AAOs) have been shifted. Vishal Sharma, Vaibhav Shakya and Pranshu Singh have been shifted to the office of CGA, Delhi, while Satyadeo Prasad will join the Ministry of I&B, Delhi. 

Selective recall of Kerala cadre officers from central deputation for economic revival roles. Officers strongly associated with LDF policies in sensitive posts may be moved to advisory or less influential positions. Smoother transition due to Kerala's professional bureaucracy. Initiatives likely include debt consolidation drives, tourism revival, Gulf/NRI investment cells, and tweaks to welfare schemes. Emphasis on performance audits and reduced political interference.

Paresh Agarwal, GGM, CONCOR, is in the race for the post of Director (Domestic Division), Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is holding interviews for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Yantra India Limited on May 16, 2026.

Ashok Mutha Jain is likely to be promoted as DG in June He is a UP cadre IPS officer. He is presently posted in Gorakhpur Zone.

After the departure of Madhup Tiwari to Arunachal Pradesh, a race is going on to grab the post of Special Commissioner Law & Order in Delhi Police. Names of two AGMUT Cadre IPS officers are doing the rounds for the post. They are Anil Shukla and Devesh Srivastava.

Madhya Pradesh’s rich heritage, wildlife, spirituality, and tribal culture are set to gain global recognition through an international television series titled Rural Tourism of the World, currently being filmed across the state by Spain-based production house Colors Communication Group (RTVV). The series will be broadcast in over 80 countries, showcasing Madhya Pradesh as a major tourism and filming destination. According to MP Tourism Board (MPTB) MD Dr. Ilayaraja T., the project is the result of the state government’s collaboration with Spain under an MoU signed earlier this year. The initiative is being seen as a landmark step in promoting state on the global tourism map. The project took shape during FITUR Madrid 2026, one of the world’s leading tourism fairs, where officials from MP Tourism presented the state’s tourism and filming potential before international stakeholders. The series will feature UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Sanchi Stupa and Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, along with the scenic landscapes of Satpura National Park, Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, and the Tawa region. Rural and tribal life in places like Tamia, Sabarwani, and Dhusawani will also be highlighted through Gond art, village homestays, local cuisine, and traditional lifestyles. The spiritual grandeur of Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain will also be showcased. Spanish director Juan Frutos described the experience of filming in state as extraordinary, praising the region’s hospitality and cultural richness.

The DoT has promoted 2 ITS officers to HAG+ and posted as Advisors. Accordingly, Deepa Arora posted as Spl DDT, AP LSA and Arun Kumar Verma as Spl DGT, WB LSA.

Shailesh Bansal has been appointed as Director, UPSC under the CSS for a period of five years. He is a 2011 batch IP&TAFS officer.

The DoT has approved the VRS to Ashok Maheshwar, PGM Rajasthan Circle w e f May 12, 2026. He is 1994 batch ITS officer.

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited has advertised the post of Deputy General Manager (IT). Applications must reach latest by May 31, 2026.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited applications from IRSEE officers for the post of Chief Project Manager-Civil, Bengaluru on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by June 3, 2026.

One vacancy for the post of Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer) in College of Military Engineering, Pune, Ministry of Defence has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by May 29, 2026.

Twenty Nine vacancies for the post of Senior Administrative Officer Grade-II in Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Department of Defence Research and Development, Ministry of Defence has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by May 29, 2026.

As many as 24 candidates have been shortlisted for five vacancies for the post of Assistant Legal Advisor in Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Interview dates will be announced shortly.

Post of Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been advertised. Applications must reach latest by June 4, 2026.

Last date to apply for four posts of Mahadayi PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Welfare & Harmony) on deputation basis has been extended. These posts include one each of Member (Environmental Issues, Hydrology, and Monitoring and Regulation) and Director Finance. Details can be availed from jalshakti-dowr.gov.in, and dopt.gov.in. 

Four IAS officers have been given new jobs in Tamil Nadu. N Muruganandam has been appointed as ACS/Commissioner, Revenue Administration and Disaster Management, while M A Siddique is posted as ACS, Finance and Dr S Swarna will take charge as PS, Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments. Besides, K Nanthakumar was shifted as MD, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation.

Ms. Bubble Yadav, presently serving in Northern Railway (NR), has been transferred to Railway Board and posted as Joint Director, Establishment (GC), Railway Board. She is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Sukhmal Chand Jain, presently serving as Additional Member (Land & Amenities), Railway Board, has been detailed to look after the duties of the post of Additional Member (Works), Railway Board, in addition to his own, till May 24, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Aravind BA, formerly posted as Deputy Chief Personnel Officer (Dy. CPO), Southern Railway (SR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Manager (HRMS) at Chennai for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is June 18, 2024. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

 

Dilip Gupta, formerly posted as Chief Materials Manager/Electrical (CMM/Elect.), North Central Railway (NCR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as General Manager (CPPG) at New Delhi for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is March 18, 2026. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Arun Kumar Chettu, formerly posted as Chairman/Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), Hubballi (UBL), South Western Railway (SWR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Manager (HRMS) at Bangalore for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is June 6, 2024. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Sanjiv Kumar, formerly posted as Chief Personnel Officer/Administration (CPO/A), North Central Railway (NCR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as General Manager (HRD) at New Delhi for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is July 8, 2024. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Ravi Kumar, formerly posted as Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), South Eastern Railway (SER), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as General Manager (HRMS-II) at New Delhi for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is February 27, 2024. He is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Munish Arora, formerly posted in North Central Railway (NCR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as General Manager (PSU) at New Delhi for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is January 29, 2026, or till the date of his superannuation on April 30, 2028, whichever is earlier. He is an Indian Railway Stores Service (IRSS) officer.

Ms. Ruheena Tufail Khan, formerly posted as Deputy Chief Personnel Officer (Dy. CPO), South East Central Railway (SECR), has been selected for deputation to Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) as Manager (HRD) at New Delhi for a period of five years from the date of relief, which is March 13, 2026. She is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer.

Ms Neelam Chandra, presently serving in Eastern Railway (ER), has been selected for deputation to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MPMRCL) as Director (System) for a period of five years. She is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.

Dr. R Kishore Kumar, presently serving as Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS), Nagpur (NGP), South East Central Railway (SECR), has been transferred to South Western Railway (SWR), and posted as CMS/Bangalore. He is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.

IPS officer Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, a 1997-batch AGMUT cadre officer, has been transferred from Andaman & Nicobar Islands to Delhi with immediate effect.

IPS officer Ravindra Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch AGMUT cadre officer, has been posted as DGP, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, while Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal has been transferred to Delhi with immediate effect.

State Bank of India has entrusted new responsibilities to several Top Executive Grade Scale VII officers across key verticals.

Among the appointments, Viveka Nand Singh has been posted as General Manager & Branch Head, CAG Branch Mumbai, while Anup Kumar has been appointed General Manager (Financial Institutional Group), Corporate Accounts Group, Corporate Centre Mumbai.

Ajay Kumar Singh has been moved as General Manager & Branch Head, CAG Branch BKC Mumbai, whereas R Ganesh has been posted as General Manager, CCG Regional Office Hyderabad following his repatriation from SBI Sydney.

Srinivas Dindi has been appointed General Manager, CCG Regional Office Chennai, and Sajith Kumar Sasidharan Nair has been posted as General Manager, CCG Regional Office Gujarat.

Manoj Kumar Munde has been assigned as General Manager (Appraisal & Syndication-I), Project Finance & Structuring SBU, Corporate Centre Mumbai, while Ramesh Balan has been posted as General Manager (Trade Finance / IB Domestic & YONO Business), Commercial Clients Group, Corporate Centre Mumbai.

Separately, Saurav Ghosh has been deputed as Chief Operating Officer at SBI Cards & Payment Services Limited, Gurugram.

State Bank of India has entrusted new responsibilities to 12 Chief General Managers.At the Corporate Centre, Mumbai, Jitendra Shankar has been posted as Chief General Manager (Special Projects-CEED), Manoj Kumar Sinha as CGM (Financial Control), Anil Kumar as CGM (Retail Loans), Rimjhim Chhabra as CGM (Transaction Banking-Solutions), Munish Kumar Chandna as CGM (International Banking-II), Srinivasa Rao Vallamchitti as CGM (Compliance), Ranjana Sinha as CGM (Customer Experience Officer), Lalatendu Sundar Mohapatra as CGM (Risk Management-I) and Asit Ranjan as CGM (Transaction Banking-Marketing).

While Amaresh Kumar Jha has been posted as Chief General Manager, Chandigarh Circle, Onkar Nath Choudhary as Chief General Manager, Jaipur Circle and Natarajan R as Chief General Manager, Kolkata Circle.

State Bank of India has entrusted new responsibilities to three Deputy Managing Directors at its Corporate Centre, Mumbai.

Shiva Om Dikshit has been posted as Deputy Managing Director (Special Projects: Operations - Channel Management), while Sukhvinder Kaur Ganesh has been appointed Deputy Managing Director (Operations - Channel Management).

Meanwhile, Niraj Kumar Panda has been designated as Deputy Managing Director (SARG) 

Four IAS officers have been given new postings in Punjab. Ramvir has been appointed as Commissioner, Jalandhar Division with additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Water Supply and Sanitation, while Ghanshyam Thori was made Secretary, Health & Family Welfare and given additional responsibility of Mission Director, NHM, and Secretary, Medical Education & Research. Besides, Puneet Goyal will join as Special Secretary, Information & Public Relations, with additional charge of  Director, Information & Public Relations and Mrs Akshita Gupta, was posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Ropar. 

Five IAS officers have been shifted in Tamil Nadu. Dr Darez Ahamed has been appointed as Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, while Mrs Anu George will join as Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare and Mrs Mariam Pallavi Baldev was posted as Secretary, Social Welfare and Women Empowerment. Additionally, T Udhayachandran will take charge as ACS/CMD, Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Ltd. and Kumar Jayant was made ACS/CMD, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Ltd. 

Nine IPS officers have been given new responsibilities in Delhi. Neeraj Thakur has been posted as Spl CP/Law & Order Division Zone-II, while Devesh Chandra Srivastava is now Spl CP/Law & order Division Zone-I and David Lalrinsanga was shifted as Spl CP/Ops (PR & Communication). Similarly, Manish Kumar Agarwal is posted as Spl CP/Traffic Division; Ajay Chaudhary as Spl CP/Protective Security Division; H S Dhaliwal as Spl CP/Crime; Atul Katiyar as Spl CP/Vigilance; Vijay Kumar as Spl CP/Armed Police and K Jegadesan was apointed as Spl CP/Intelligence Division.

Rakesh Chopdar has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director, Chairman and CEO of Azad Engineering Limited.

Mrs Jyoti Chopdar has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Azad Engineering Limited.

Vishnu Malpani has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Azad Engineering Limited.

Dinesh Munot has been re-appointed as Chairman and Whole-Time Director of ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited with effect from July 28, 2026.

Utkarsh Munot has been re-appointed as Managing Director of ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited with effect from May 19, 2026.

Abhijit Roy has been re-appointed as Managing Director and CEO of Berger Paints India Limited with effect from July 1, 2027.

Sajid Ali Mondal has been appointed as Additional Director of Vasudhagama Enterprises Limited.

Bhavik Natyya has been re-designated from Additional Director to Executive Director of Vasudhagama Enterprises Limited.

Rakesh Duda has been re-appointed as Managing Director of Taneja Aerospace & Aviation Limited with effect from May 16, 2026.

 

Ms Nishi Vasudeva has been appointed as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director of Tata Power Company Limited.

Sunil Roongta has been re-appointed as Whole-Time Director of Borosil Renewables Limited with effect from May 27, 2027.

Dukhabandhu Rath has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director of Atlanta Electricals Limited.

Mrs Jinkal Darshan Patel has been appointed as Non-Executive Independent Woman Director of Atlanta Electricals Limited.

Maj. Gen. Shailendra Singh, SM (Retd.) has been appointed as Additional Director (Independent & Non-Executive) of DCM Limited.

Khurshed Thanawalla has been re-appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director of Standard Industries Limited with effect from May 19, 2027.

Munish Gupta has been appointed as Additional Director in the category of Executive Director of Ethos Limited.

Mrs Sejal Sanjeev Shah has resigned from the position of Director of Vasudhagama Enterprises Limited.

Cancellation of NEET-UG 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 after allegations of paper leak. The Government has asked the CBI to look into the matter. Leaking paper is now common in the country. Government should ensure the sanctity of the exams.

Gopal

PIO should transfer the RTI Application to the concerned branch

The appellant sought the copy of Letter from competent authority for Lok Sabha Elections held in Delhi in May 2024 and the list of RCS staff deputed for election duty from the Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, GNCTD, regarding Bannu Biradari CGHS Ltd. The Appellant contended that the PIO neither forwarded the RTI Application to the Administration branch nor gathered the information from the concerned record holder. The CIC observed that the CPIO’s reply is prima-facie evasive/misleading. The CIC further observed that the PIO ought to have forwarded the RTI Application to the Administration branch or should have sought the assistance of the concerned record holder as per Section 5(4) of the RTI Act. Further, the CIC commented that the FAA is also found to have abdicated the statutory duty under the RTI Act. The CIC directed to provide the information permissible under RTI Act. Noting the absence of the PIO or an authorized representative during the hearing, the CIC directed the PIO to send a proper written explanation stating the reasons for acting in defiance of the stipulations contained in the notice of hearing.

Comments

The PIO is expected to seek the help of the holder of information under section 5(4) of the RTI Act. The concerned individual whose assistance is sought to provide the information is the deemed PIO.

Citation: Adarsh Kumar Dua v. Registrar of Co-Operative Societies, GNCTD, Second Appeal No. CIC/RECOS/A/2024/139457; Date of Decision: 22.01.2026

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