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Praveer Ranjan appointed CISF DG, succeeds Rajwinder Singh Bhatti

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CISF DG Praveer Ranjan

Senior IPS officer Praveer Ranjan (IPS:1993:AGMUT) has been appointed as the next Director General (DG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The central government issued the appointment order on Friday (September 19, 2025). He will succeed Rajwinder Singh Bhatti (IPS:1990:BH), who is set to retire on September 30, 2025.

As www.legendofficers.com had reported earlier on September 6, Ranjan was among the frontrunners for the coveted CISF top post, and the prediction has now been confirmed.

According to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ranjan, who is currently serving as Special DG in CISF, has been appointed to the post in Level 16 of the Pay Matrix from the date he assumes charge, and his tenure will continue until July 31, 2029, the date of his superannuation, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ranjan joined CISF as Additional DG in February 2024 and was later elevated to Special DG. Prior to this, he served as the Director General of Police (DGP) of UT Chandigarh.

Also Read: CISF DG race narrows as RS Bhatti nears retirement

Shivaji Narasu Patil appointed Director in Drinking Water & Sanitation Dept

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Shivaji Narasu Patil (ISS:2010) has been appointed as Director in the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Delhi, under the central staffing scheme. His appointment follows a recommendation for central deputation by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (September 19, 2025), Mr. Patil will serve for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Neeraj Kumar Singh appointed PS to Union Minister Jitin Prasada

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IAS officer Neeraj Kumar Singh (IAS:2012:MP) has been appointed as Private Secretary to Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Jitin Prasada. The appointment, made in the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, is for a period of five years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (September 19, 2025), his tenure will begin from the date of assuming charge of the post and will continue for five years, or on a co-terminus basis with the Minister, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

K Balaji appointed as Director in Ministry of Home Affairs

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LO Bureau
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IAS officer K Balaji (IAS:2010:UP) has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs. An order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (September 19, 2025) stated that his appointment under the central staffing scheme will be valid till April 27, 2025, covering the balance of his five-year tenure at the Director level, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ruchika Katyal appointed Deputy Secretary in Ministry of Home Affairs

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Ruchika Katyal (IAS:2013:AGMUT), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi, for a tenure of four years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (September 19, 2025), Ms. Katyal will hold the post for four years under central staffing scheme from the date she assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

At present, she is serving as Special Secretary, Art, Culture & Languages Department, Government of Delhi.

Ansuli Arya assigned additional charge of Inter State Council Secretariat

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Ansuli Arya (IAS:1989:BH), Secretary, Department of Official Language, has been given additional charge of Secretary, Inter State Council Secretariat.

As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (September 19, 2025), the competent authority has approved the assignment of additional charge to Ms. Arya from September 20 to October 12, 2025, during the absence on leave of Ashish Srivastava (IAS:1992:MP).

CAT stays promotion of two IPS officers to DGP rank in Karnataka

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The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Thursday put an interim stay on the Karnataka Government’s September 12 order promoting two IPS officers of the 1995 batch, Umesh Kumar and Arun Chakravarthy J., to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) from Additional Director General of Police (ADGP).

The stay was granted by a division bench of CAT comprising S. Sujatha (Judicial Member) and Sanjiv Kumar (Administrative Member). The order came in response to a petition filed by Alok Kumar (IPS:1994), who is the senior-most ADGP in the state and has challenged the promotions of his juniors.

Alok Kumar questioned the proceedings of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) held on September 6, arguing that his candidature was overlooked despite being senior to both officers. He contended that the state government acted arbitrarily by clearing his juniors for elevation to the DGP rank.

This is not the first time Alok Kumar has approached the tribunal. In May, the CAT had stayed a state government notice initiating a fresh disciplinary inquiry against him over the alleged 2019 phone-tapping controversy and the leak of intercepted audio conversations. While a CAT bench delivered split verdicts on September 4 regarding the legality of the inquiry, the tribunal clarified on September 11 that the interim stay on proceedings against him would continue until a third member adjudicates the matter.

Alok Kumar maintains that the government cannot reopen a closed inquiry, especially since the CBI—which investigated the case—had filed ‘B’ reports in 2021 and 2024, stating that the allegations could not be substantiated. Despite this, the government interpreted the split verdict as a green signal and went ahead with promotions. Consequently, on September 12, Umesh Kumar was posted as DGP (Recruitment), while Arun Chakravarthy J. was elevated as DGP and continued as CMD of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation.

Following Thursday’s order, the CAT has issued notices to the state government and its secretary, along with emergent notices to Umesh Kumar and Arun Chakravarthy J. The matter has now been posted for the next hearing on October 23, 2025.

Also Read: Karnataka govt promotes two IPS officers to DGP rank, three miss out over enquiries

Delhi CS to retire Sept 30; who leads the corridors’ chatter?

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LO Bureau
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The power corridors of the national capital are abuzz with speculation over who will succeed Dharmendra Kumar (IAS:1989:AGMUT), the incumbent Chief Secretary of Delhi, as he demits office on September 30.

Four senior IAS officers are being talked about for the coveted post — Bipul Pathak (IAS:1992:AGMUT), Ashwani Kumar (IAS:1992:AGMUT), Punya Salila Srivastava (IAS:1993:AGMUT), and Vikram Dev Dutt (IAS:1993:AGMUT).

The September 17 reshuffle, which placed Bipul Pathak as Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary (Home), has added a fresh twist to the race. While the Home Department is one of Delhi’s most sensitive portfolios, the move is also being read in some quarters as a signal that Pathak may not be the eventual pick for Chief Secretary. Instead, the buzz in the capital’s power circles suggests that attention is steadily shifting towards Punya Salila Srivastava, the current Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare.

Srivastava holds the unique distinction of having served in both the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, two of the most influential power centres in the government. This rare combination coupled with her reputation for competence, has strengthened her case in the gossip galleries of Delhi’s corridors of power.

Meanwhile, Ashwani Kumar, now Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), is also seen as a strong contender. With decades of service in the capital, he has handled critical roles including Home, Revenue, and Urban Governance, making him a familiar and tested hand in Delhi’s administration.

On the other hand, Vikram Dev Dutt, presently Secretary in the Ministry of Coal, brings with him a wide spectrum of experience. He has previously held key assignments in health, finance, and services, and is widely acknowledged for his administrative acumen and strategic leadership.

As the race tightens, it is Punya Salila Srivastava’s name that is being discussed most in the capital’s gossip galleries. Yet, seasoned observers caution that the Centre has often sprung surprises in such high-profile appointments — and it may well do so again this time.

Major bureaucratic reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh; 14 senior IAS officers transferred

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Map Of Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (September 18, 2025) carried out a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 14 IAS officers across the state. The reshuffle eased the workload of Chief Secretary SP Goyal (IAS:1990:UP), who recently resumed duties after undergoing heart surgery in Delhi.

Mr. Goyal has been relieved from several important charges, including that of IIDC, Chairman PICUP, CEO UPEIDA, CEO UPSHA, Additional Chief Secretary (Coordination), and Project Director, UP DASP. These key responsibilities have now been entrusted to senior IAS officer Deepak Kumar (IAS:1990:UP).

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

  1. Shashi Prakash Goyal (IAS:1989:UP), Chief Secretary, IIDC, Chairman PICUP, CEO UPEIDA, CEO UPSHA, Additional Chief Secretary (Coordination), and Project Director, UP DASP, has been relieved of the charges of IIDC, Chairman PICUP, CEO UPEIDA, CEO UPSHA, Additional Chief Secretary (Coordination), and Project Director, UP DASP.
  2. Deepak Kumar (IAS:1990:UP), Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Institutional Finance & External Aided Project Department, Finance Commissioner, ACS, Secondary Education & Basic Education, Chairman, State Vigilance Commission, Administrative Tribunal-I, and Agriculture Production Commissioner, has been relieved of the charge of ACS, Secondary Education & Basic Education. He has been given additional charges of IIDC, Chairman PICUP, CEO UPEIDA, CEO UPSHA, Additional Chief Secretary (Coordination), and Project Director, UP DASP.
  3. Partha Sarthi Sensharma (IAS:1994:UP), Principal Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Department, has been posted as Principal Secretary, Secondary and Basic Education.
  4. Amit Kumar Ghosh (IAS:1994:UP), Principal Secretary, Secretariat Administration, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries, has been posted as Principal Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Department.
  5. Mukesh Kumar Meshram (IAS:1995:UP), Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Affairs, has been posted as Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, and Fisheries.
  6. Amrit Abhijat (IAS:1995:UP), Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Urban Employment & Poverty Alleviation, has been posted as Principal Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Affairs.
  7. Sanjay Prasad (IAS:1995:UP), Principal Secretary to CM, Protocol, Information and Public Relations, Home, Confidential, Visa & Passport, Vigilance, Civil Aviation, and State Property Department, has been relieved of Civil Aviation and will continue with the other charges.
  8. Ajay Chauhan (IAS:1996:UP), Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, has been given additional charge of Chief Resident Commissioner, UP, New Delhi.
  9. Alok Kumar-III (IAS:1998:UP), Principal Secretary, Planning & Programme Implementation, Nodal Officer for One Trillion Dollar Economy, Reorganisation & Coordination, Language, National Integration Department, GAD, and Director, Hindi Sansthan, has been relieved of the charges of Reorganisation & Coordination, Language, National Integration & GAD, and Director, Hindi Sansthan. He has been given additional charge of Nodal Officer, Zero Poverty UP Mission.
  10. P. Guruprasad (IAS:1999:UP), Principal Secretary, Revenue and Housing & Urban Planning Department, has been relieved of the charge of Principal Secretary, Revenue Department. He has been given additional charges of Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Urban Employment & Poverty Alleviation Department.
  11. Manish Chauhan (IAS:2000:UP), Principal Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare, has been posted as Principal Secretary, Secretariat Administration, Reorganisation & Coordination, Language, National Integration, GAD, and Director, Hindi Sansthan.
  12. Ranvir Prasad (IAS:2000:UP), Principal Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies, has been given additional charge of Principal Secretary, Revenue.
  13. Anamika Singh (IAS:2004:UP), Secretary, Forest and Climate Change, and CEO, UP Clean Energy Project Authority, recently transferred as Divisional Commissioner, Bareilly, has now been posted as Commissioner, Food & Civil Supplies.
  14. Bhupendra S. Chaudhary (IAS:2009:UP), Commissioner, Food & Civil Supplies, has been posted as Divisional Commissioner, Bareilly.

PESB invites applications for CMD post at SJVN Limited

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LO Bureau
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SJVN Limited

The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has issued a notification inviting applications for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), SJVN Limited. The advertisement was released on Friday (September 17, 2025), with October 14, 2025, fixed as the deadline for submission of applications through the PESB portal.

According to the notification, applicants must be either an engineering graduate, chartered accountant, cost accountant, postgraduate, or a graduate with an MBA/PGDIM from a reputed institute. They should also have cumulative experience of at least five years during the last ten years in one or more areas such as finance, business development, production, operations, marketing, or project management in a large organization of repute.

The top post has been lying vacant since June 20, 2025. In the interim, Bhupender Gupta, CMD of NHPC Limited, has been holding additional charge of SJVN Limited.

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