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IPS Rajesh Kumar appointed ADG, Indo-Tibetan Border Police

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New Delhi: Maharashtra cadre senior IPS officer Rajesh Kumar (IPS:1998:MH), currently serving as Inspector General (IG) in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), has been appointed Additional Director General (ADG) in the ITBP in Level 15 of the pay matrix.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), his appointment is effective from the date he assumes charge of the post and will continue until the end of his approved tenure of five years, i.e., September 24, 2030, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Rajesh Kumar has been serving in the ITBP since September 24, 2025, with an approved tenure of five years ending on September 24, 2030.

He was empanelled for ADG-level posts in the Government of India in March 2026. His appointment as ADG, ITBP, follows his empanelment for the post.

IPS Mrinalini Shrivastava appointed IG in BPR&D

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Sikkim cadre IPS officer Mrinalini Shrivastava (IPS:2002:SK) has been appointed Inspector General (IG) in the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) for three years.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), the competent authority has approved her appointment on deputation for three years from the date she assumes charge of the post, or until November 1, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment will take her combined tenure on central deputation to seven years.

Prior to this appointment, Shrivastava was serving as Director (Finance) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). On October 13, 2026, her deputation tenure at NDMA was curtailed. The following day, she was appointed IG in BPR&D.

Shrivastava joined central deputation as Director, NDMA, on November 1, 2022. Her initial appointment was approved until February 29, 2024, corresponding to the period during which the G20 Secretariat was functional.

In March 2024, she was appointed Director (Finance), NDMA, on a lateral-shift basis, with her tenure scheduled to continue until November 1, 2027. Her tenure was subsequently curtailed before she was appointed to the BPR&D post.

IPS Ashok Yadav appointed ADG, Border Security Force

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New Delhi: Senior Kerala cadre IPS officer Ashok Yadav (IPS:1998:KL), currently serving as Inspector General (IG) in the Border Security Force (BSF), has been appointed Additional Director General (ADG), BSF, in Level 15 of the pay matrix.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), his appointment as ADG will be for three years from the date he assumes charge of the post, or until October 25, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment will take his combined tenure in the BSF to seven years.

Yadav has been serving as IG in the BSF since October 25, 2022. His initial appointment was for five years, which was scheduled to end in October 2027. With his appointment as ADG, his tenure in the force has been extended by two years, until October 25, 2029.

A K Digambar Fulzele gets two-year extension as IG in BSF

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New Delhi: The deputation tenure of Himachal Pradesh cadre IPS officer A K Digambar Fulzele (IPS:2001:HP) as Inspector General (IG) in the Border Security Force (BSF) has been extended by two years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (October 13, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs to extend his deputation tenure by two years beyond February 2, 2027, taking his total tenure to seven years, in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy.

Fulzele has been serving as Inspector General in the BSF since February 2, 2022. He was initially appointed to the post for a period of five years, which was scheduled to end on February 2, 2027.

Muthukrishnan Sankaranarayanan gets extension as Joint Secretary in Department of Atomic Energy

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New Delhi: The central deputation tenure of Maharashtra cadre IAS officer Muthukrishnan Sankaranarayanan (IAS:2003:MH) as Joint Secretary in the Department of Atomic Energy has been extended by one year.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Department of Atomic Energy to extend his deputation tenure by one year beyond October 24, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Sankaranarayanan joined central deputation on October 24, 2021. From October 24, 2021, to April 23, 2024, he served as Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). During this period, he also held the additional responsibility of Internal Financial Adviser (IFA), Heavy Water Board.

He has been serving in the Department of Atomic Energy as Joint Secretary since April 2024.

Jitendra Kumar appointed DG, Railway Protection Force

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New Delhi: Senior Bihar cadre IPS officer Jitendra Kumar (IPS:1993:BH) has been appointed Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Railway Board.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Railways to appoint him to the post until his superannuation on March 31, 2030.

Kumar will succeed Sonali Mishra (IPS:1993:MP), who is scheduled to retire on October 31, 2026. His appointment carries pay at Level 16 of the pay matrix.

Kumar is currently serving as Chairman of the Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC), Bihar Police. He also holds the additional charge of Director General of the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP).

Following the departure of K S Dwivedi, Chairman of the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC), on leave, the Bihar government has also entrusted Kumar with the responsibility of this position.

Centre defends CAPF Act in SC, says no conflict with its order

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Bureau Desk (LO)
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CAPF Act

The Union Government has strongly defended the CAPFs (General Administration) Act, 2026, in the affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, saying it does not conflict with its 2025 judgment. The top court, in its May 2025 judgment, had directed the Centre for a progressive reduction of the IPS officers’ deputation to the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

Under the CAPF Act, 50 percent of IG posts, at least 67 percent of Additional DG posts, and all posts of Special DG and DG ranks have been reserved for IPS officers on deputation.

The Home Ministry, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) filed a joint affidavit in the apex court on Wednesday, describing the new law as a permissible measure that changed the legal basis of the court’s directions.

The Centre has sought the dismissal of a petition filed by CAPF cadre officers challenging the Act.

The Centre said that the CAPF officers have challenged it for retaining deputation posts and not resolving promotion stagnation among cadre officers.

On the other hand, the petition filed by the CAPF officers argues that the law was enacted to overrule the Supreme Court’s May 2025 judgment, and that the new law does not address stagnation in the promotion of cadre officers due to the deputation of the IPS officers in the CAPFs.

Significantly, the Centre added that the Supreme Court “does not sit in judgement” over the wisdom of a policy unless it is “palpably arbitrary, mala fide or contrary to the Constitution or a Statute.”

Karnataka DGP Alok Kumar voices displeasure with state govt; writes to CS

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Alok Kumar IPS

Senior Karnataka cadre IPS officer Alok Kumar (IPS:1994:KN), currently posted as DGP (Prisons and Correctional Services), has voiced displeasure with the state government over the phone-tapping case through a letter to the state Chief Secretary, Shalini Rajneesh (IAS:1989:KN).

Kumar has outlined 13 points in his letter to the Chief Secretary requesting a verification of the facts.

Kumar has said that despite a report having already been submitted to the court after concluding the investigation into the phone-tapping case, incorrect information was provided to the Supreme Court portraying him as an accused.

It needs to be mentioned here that the High Court had ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Alok Kumar to investigate the conspiracy behind the recruitment of Veterinary Officers and other posts conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). However, the state govt challenged the High Court’s order by filing an appeal in the Supreme Court.

The state govt had opposed Alok Kumar’s inclusion in the team, stating there are allegations of phone-tapping against him.

During the hearing on Tuesday, the apex court bench allowed the replacement of the team’s heads—DGP Alok Kumar and DIG Divya Gopinath.

Alok Kumar has expressed his displeasure regarding this matter, saying a report regarding the phone-tapping case had been submitted to the court as early as February 13, 2024. Yet, according to him, the top court was told that the case is still at the inquiry stage.

Andhra govt contemplating action against IAS in Bengaluru pub face-off case

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Vikas Marmat IAS
Vikas Marmat IAS

An alleged altercation involving a young Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer at a Bengaluru pub a few days back is threatening to snowball into a crisis. As per media reports, the Andhra Pradesh government is considering taking action against IAS officer Vikas Marmat (IAS:2019:AP) booked in the case along with his friends.

Vikas Marmat, currently posted as Project Director of the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA), along with three friends allegedly assaulted the police team, including a police inspector, during a late-night police raid at the pub.

An FIR has been lodged at Cubbon Park police station against Marmat and his friends.

With Kuppam being the home constituency of state Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the CM is said to have asked for a detailed report from Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad.

On the other hand, the incident has prompted the rival YSR Congress to accuse the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance govt of trying to shield the officer.

Otherwise, Marmat, an engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur, is known for his commendable works leading several development initiatives in housing, rural development and solid waste management, besides improving civic facilities at KADA. Only last month, he had received the SKOCH Award for KADA initiatives.

But, according to sources, CM Naidu believes the incident has drawn “unwarranted attention” to the state bureaucracy, and hence contemplates action.

UP govt transfers 7 IAS officers, Dhirendra Singh Sachan posted as Director, Panchayati Raj

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LO Bureau
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Lucknow:The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) issued transfer and posting orders for seven IAS officers across the state. Dhirendra Singh Sachan has been posted as Director, Panchayati Raj, while changes have also been made to the postings of the Chief Development Officers (CDOs) of Azamgarh and Agra.

The names of the officers and their posting are as follows;

  1. Dhirendra Singh Sachan (IAS:2013:UP), Special Secretary, Medical Health & Family Welfare Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, Panchayati Raj.
  2. Rakesh Kumar Patel (IAS:2022:UP), Chief Development Officer, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Medical Health & Family Welfare Department.
  3. Kandarkar Kamalkishor Deshbhushan (IAS:2021:UP), Chief Development Officer, Muzaffarnagar, has been transferred and posted as CDO, Azamgarh.
  4. Rajesh Kumar (IAS:2018:UP), Additional Commissioner, Agar Division, Agra, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Urban Employment & Poverty Alleviation Department.
  5. Pratibha Singh (IAS:2020:UP), Chief Development Officer, Agra, has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner, Agar Division, Agra.
  6. Amit Kumar (IAS), Additional District Magistrate (Administration), Kanpur Dehat, has been transferred and posted as Chief Development Officer, Agra.
  7. Devendra Kumar Singh Kushwaha (IAS:2012:UP), Member (Judicial), Revenue Board, has been transferred and placed on the waiting list.

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