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Alka Tiwari appointed State Election Commissioner of Jharkhand

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Just a day after her retirement, former Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, Alka Tiwari (IAS:1988:JH), was appointed as the State Election Commissioner of the state. She succeeds her husband, Devendra Kumar Tiwari (IAS:1986:JH), who had earlier held the same post. With this development, the Tiwari couple has entered a unique league—becoming the only bureaucratic couple in the country to consecutively occupy both of Jharkhand’s most coveted positions: the top administrative role of Chief Secretary and the crucial electoral oversight role of State Election Commissioner.

Alka Tiwari served as Chief Secretary of Jharkhand from November 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, while her husband D. K. Tiwari had held the same position between April 1, 2019, and March 30, 2020. After completing his tenure as Chief Secretary, he went on to serve as State Election Commissioner from February 2021 to March 2025. Now, Alka Tiwari has succeeded him in that constitutional post.

As per the notification, Alka Tiwari will serve as State Election Commissioner for a term of four years from the date of assuming office. However, if she attains the age of 65 before the completion of the term, she will demit office on that date. Her tenure and service conditions will be governed by the State Election Commissioner (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2001 and its amendments.

Alka Tiwari retired as Chief Secretary of Jharkhand on September 30, 2025 and hand over the charge of post to new Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar (IAS:1993:JH) . At the farewell ceremony held in her honour, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced her nomination as the next State Election Commissioner.

Also Read: Avinash Kumar appointed as new Jharkhand Chief Secretary

UP govt promotes three IAS officers to Additional Chief Secretary rank

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LO Bureau
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Map Of Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government has promoted three IAS officers of the 1994 batch from Principal Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary rank.

Those promoted are:

  1. Amit Kumar Ghosh – Principal Secretary, Medical Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education
  2. Leena Johri – Principal Secretary, Women & Child Development and Director General, Rashtriya Poshan Mission
  3. Parth Sarthi Sen Sharma – Principal Secretary, Basic and Secondary Education

All three officers will now serve as Additional Chief Secretary in their respective departments.

Neeraj Surendran appointed Deputy Secretary in Skill Development Ministry

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LO Bureau
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Neeraj Surendran (IDAS:2015), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Defence, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, New Delhi.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), Mr. Surendran will serve in the post for a period of four years under the Central Staffing Scheme from the date of taking charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ambica Anand appointed Director in Ministry of Steel

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LO Bureau
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Ministry of Steel

Ms. Ambica Anand (ISS:2009), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Steel.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), Ms. Anand will serve in the post for a period of five years under the Central Staffing Scheme from the date of taking charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Anand Mohan appointed Joint MD (Coop & IT) at NAFED

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LO Bureau
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IRTS officer Anand Mohan (IRTS:2012) has been appointed as Joint Managing Director (Cooperative & IT) of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED), New Delhi.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), the competent authority has approved his appointment to the post on deputation basis under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (a Non-CSS post) for a period of four years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

He will hold the post at the Deputy Secretary level.

Kapil Verma gets extension as Director in Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

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LO Bureau
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MoPNG

The central deputation tenure of Kapil Verma (IDES:2004) as Director in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has been extended for two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas to extend Mr. Verma’s deputation tenure for two years beyond January 3, 2026, up to January 3, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Notably, Kapil Verma was appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas for four years on November 24, 2020, and took charge on January 3, 2021. He was later re-designated as Director. Before completion of his four-year tenure, he was granted a one-year extension till January 3, 2026. With the latest order, his deputation has now been further extended for two more years.

Arun G appointed Deputy Secretary in D/o Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare

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LO Bureau
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Arun G (IES:2012), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), Mr. Arun will serve in the post for a period of four years under the Central Staffing Scheme from the date of taking charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Rahul Pachori gets extension as Director in D/o School Education & Literacy

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LO Bureau
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The central deputation tenure of Rahul Pachori (IRSEE:2010) as Director in the Department of School Education & Literacy has been extended for two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the proposal of the Department of School Education & Literacy to extend Mr. Pachori’s deputation tenure for two years beyond January 14, 2026, up to January 14, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Notably, Rahul Pachori was appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of School Education & Literacy for four years on December 2, 2020, and took charge of the post on January 14, 2021. He was later re-designated as Director. Before completion of his four-year tenure, he was granted a one-year extension till January 14, 2026. Now, with the latest order, his deputation has been further extended for two years.

Sameer Pandey’s Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti tenure extended

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LO Bureau
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The central deputation tenure of Sameer Pandey (IRS-C&CE:2010) as Joint Commissioner (Director level) in the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has been extended for two years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (October 1, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of School Education & Literacy to extend Mr. Pandey’s deputation tenure for a period of two years beyond November 5, 2025, up to November 5, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

IAS officer M Arvind appointed Director in DPIIT

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LO Bureau
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IAS officer M Arvind (IAS:2011:TN) has been appointed as Director in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) for five years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (September 30, 2025), the competent authority has approved his appointment under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period of five years from the date he assumes charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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