The Odisha government on Saturday (January 31, 2026) promoted three IAS officers to the Apex Grade (Level-17 of the Pay Matrix) with effect from February 1, 2026.
Saswata Mishra, Vishal Kumar Dev, and Usha Padhee, all from the 1996 batch, have been promoted and appointed as Additional Chief Secretaries, continuing in their current positions.
Additionally, Vir Vikram Yadav, also from the 1996 batch and currently on central deputation, has been granted proforma promotion to the Apex Grade (Level-17 of the Pay Matrix).
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