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LBSNAA issues conduct guidelines to newly selected civil servants

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The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) has come out with conduct guidelines for newly selected civil service candidates outlining how they should behave both online and in public life. The Academy’s guidelines for newly recruited bureaucrats focus on discipline, integrity, and responsible use of social media from the very beginning of their careers.

As part of a modern code of conduct, candidates have been asked to give priority to institutional integrity over individual promotion. The Academy has also asked them to wear modest and sober clothing and refrain from using any intoxicants in public.

The LBSNAA, which trains India’s civil servants, sent detailed instructions to all 958 selected candidates, including 659 males and 299 women, after the announcement of the Civil Services Examination 2025 results on March 6.

By doing it, the Academy aims to discourage self-promotional or potentially harmful social media activity. While recognising the importance of digital platforms in administration, candidates have been advised to pause and reflect before posting so that misunderstandings and professional criticism can be avoided.

The guidance teaches them the importance of maintaining high moral standards in personal life. The Academy has said that understanding and following conduct guidelines is essential.

MP constitutes 6th Finance Commission under ex-Minister Jaibhan Pawaiya

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Shortage of IAS in MP

 The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the constitution of the Sixth Finance Commission under the chairmanship of former minister Jaibhan Singh Pawaiya.

The govt issued a notification in this regard on Thursday. Retired IAS officer K. K. Singh (IAS:1985:MP) will be its member, while Virendra Kumar has been named the Member Secretary.

The Commission will be reviewing the financial position of municipalities and panchayats and recommending the distribution of the state’s taxes, duties, tolls, and fees between panchayats and municipalities.

The term of the Commission will expire on October 31, 2026, unless it is extended.

UP’s fate to have permanent DGP hangs in balance; UPSC rejects its proposal

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Uttar Pradesh seems to be fated to continue with a stop-gap arrangement with the DGP post, as its attempt to appoint a permanent DGP has been put on hold by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The commission returned its proposal for the empanelment process of a regular DGP on Thursday, saying the proposal did not comply with the 2025 guidelines and established procedures and should be resubmitted in accordance with the set standards.

The state government had submitted the names of over 35 IPS officers from the 1990 to 1996 batches to the UPSC for the post of DGP. The UPSC was required to shortlist a panel of three officers based on seniority and service records and forward it to the state government to pick one of them as a regular DGP. However, the UPSC did not accept this panel and returned the proposal.

Despite being the largest state in the country, UP has been one of the several states that have been managing the policing works with acting DGPs. UP has been doing it for the last four years.

The Supreme Court had slammed several states in October last year, like UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand, for having acting DGPs and had even issued notices to them to initiate the process for appointing regular DGPs.

Besides, the UP govt had also framed its law for independently appointing its DGP. According to it, a six-member Selection Committee was to be formed under a retired High Court judge. Yet, the state govt went ahead and appointed IPS officer Rajeev Krishna (IPS:1991:UP) as an acting DGP in May 2025.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time that the UPSC has rejected a proposal from the UP govt. In 2022 also, the commission had raised several objections regarding the selection process and adherence to established guidelines. Since then, a permanent DGP has not been appointed in Uttar Pradesh, and the police department continues to rely on an acting DGP.

Now, the state govt has no option left except preparing a fresh proposal and submitting it to the UPSC for empanelment. Only then can the process of appointing a permanent DGP proceed. According to officials, this process may be delayed for a few months, as the preparation of a new panel based on seniority, eligibility, and other criteria is necessary. The responsibility lies with the state Home Department to prepare a fresh list of eligible IPS officers to be sent to the UPSC for consideration.

Union Ministers Inaugurate REC Limited’s “Green Multiplier” Pavilion at Bharat Electricity Summit

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March 19, New Delhi: In a powerful showcase of India’s energy transition, the REC Limited Pavilion was officially inaugurated at the Bharat Electricity Summit by Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi, and Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik.

The event was attended by Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, REC Limited Chairman and Managing Director Jitendra Srivastava, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Power and REC.

Envisioned as a contemporary, technology-driven space, the pavilion brings to life the theme “Financing India’s Energy Abundance.” It is anchored by the core philosophy of the “Green Multiplier”—a central thought reflecting REC’s role in amplifying the impact of sustainable initiatives. By multiplying access, opportunity, and clean energy adoption, REC is enabling a truly green life for all Indians.

The pavilion’s design and vibrant colors symbolize renewable energy, growth, and stability, creating an environment that mirrors India’s rapid shift toward a low-carbon economy.

 *The Heart of the Pavilion: Solar Empowerment

A striking sun and solar panel installation serves as the centerpiece, inspired by the vision of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. This installation reinforces REC’s pivotal role in decentralized power and democratizing energy. 

 Driving the Net Zero 2070 Vision

The narrative extends to REC’s diverse financing portfolio, which acts as the financial backbone for India’s Net Zero 2070 goals. Beyond traditional power, the pavilion highlights REC’s support for electric mobility and inclusive transition.

A High-Tech Experiential Journey

Strongly technology-oriented, the pavilion offers an immersive experience through anamorphic LED Walls & Kinetic Displays, RFID-based storytelling and innovation hubs.

Through this experiential pavilion, REC Limited reaffirms its legacy and leadership as a true Green Multiplier, powering the infrastructure and innovations necessary for India’s sustainable tomorrow.

Satish Kumar Sinha Recommended as Director (Finance) of GAIL (India) Limited by PESB

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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Satish Kumar Sinha for appointment as Director (Finance) of GAIL (India) Limited. The recommendation was made following interviews conducted by the board on March 17, 2026.

Sinha is currently serving as Executive Director (Finance & Accounts) at GAIL (India) Limited. His name will now be forwarded to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval, subject to vigilance clearance and completion of other prescribed formalities.

If approved, Sinha will succeed Rakesh Kumar Jain, who is scheduled to retire on June 30, 2026. Jain has been serving as Director (Finance) of GAIL (India) Limited since December 1, 2021.

Notably, the PESB had invited applications for the post on October 27, 2025, with November 17, 2025 set as the deadline for submission through its portal, keeping in view the upcoming vacancy.

The following 12 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting :

  1. Satish Kumar Sinha, Executive Director Finance & Accounts, Gail (India) Limited
  2. Pankaj Bhutani, Executive Director (F&A), Gail (India) Limited
  3. Ashish Kumar Purwar, Chief General Manager (F&A-Pricing), Gail (India) Limited
  4. Raja Kumar Sahoo, Chief General Manager (F&A-Taxation), Gail (India) Limited
  5. Mahesh Kumar Agarwal, General Manager (Finance & Accounts), Gail (India) Limited
  6. Amit Jhalani, Chief Finance Officer – General Manager (F&A), Gail Gas Limited
  7. Shyamalendu Bhusan Das, General Manager, The Shipping Corporation Of India Limited
  8. Ragini Advani, Director (Finance), Ircon International Limited
  9. Amit Mitra, Executive Assistant to CMD, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
  10. Ashok Kumar Jain, CGM (Finance), Head office, Marketing Division, Mumbai, Indian Oil Corporation Limited
  11. Sundeep Pal, Executive Director (Pay Commission), Ministry of Railways
  12. Shubhadeep Sen, Chief Financial Officer General Manager (F&A) and CFO, Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited

Satyabrata Mukherjee recommended as CMD of AVNL by PESB

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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Satyabrata Mukherjee for appointment as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL).

The recommendation was made following interviews conducted by the board on March 16, 2026.

Mukherjee is currently serving as Director (Operations) at AVNL. His name will now be forwarded to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for final approval, subject to vigilance clearance and completion of other prescribed formalities.

If approved, Mukherjee will succeed Sanjay Dwivedi, who has been holding the post since July 2023.

Notably, only one other candidate appeared for the interview—S Subbaraj, Executive Director at Alloy Steels Plant, Durgapur, under the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

Haryana government transfers 18 IPS and 4 HPS officers in major police reshuffle

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HPS officers' promotion to IPS

The Haryana government on Thursday (March 19, 2026) carried out changes in the police administration, assigning new responsibilities to 18 IPS officers and 4 HPS officers. As part of the reshuffle, several officers have been given fresh postings, while a few have also been promoted and posted accordingly.

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

  1. Kala Ramachandran (IPS:1994:HY), Director, Haryana Police Academy (HPA), Madhuban, has been given additional charge of Director, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Madhuban, Karnal.
  2. Sanjay Kumar (IPS:1997:HY), ADGP, Law & Order and ADGP, State Crime Branch, has been given additional charge of ADGP, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, Karnal (HSNCB).
  3. Sibash Kabiraj (IPS:1999:HY), Commissioner of Police, Panchkula and holding additional charge of IG, Cyber and Director SCRB, has been promoted and will continue as Commissioner of Police, Panchkula, with additional charge of ADGP, Cyber and Director, SCRB, Haryana.
  4. Rajshree Singh (IPS:1999:HY), Commissioner of Police, Jhajjar, has been promoted and will continue as Commissioner of Police, Jhajjar in the rank of ADGP.
  5. Abhishek Jorwal (IPS:2011:HY), DCP (HQ), Faridabad, has been promoted and posted as DIG, Law & Order, PHQ, Panchkula.
  6. Rajender Kumar Meena (IPS:2011:HY), SP/Commando, Newal, Karnal, has been promoted and posted as Joint Commissioner of Police, Sonipat with additional charge of DCP (HQ), Sonipat.
  7. Manbir Singh (IPS:2011:HY), SP/ERSS, has been promoted and posted as DIG, Police Training College (PTC), Sunaria, Rohtak.
  8. Virender Vij (IPS:2011:HY), Commandant, 1st IRB Bhondsi with additional charge of SP, RTC, Bhondsi, has been promoted and posted as DIG, State Crime Branch, Panchkula.
  9. Dheeraj Kumar (IPS:2013:HY), awaiting posting, has been posted as AIG, Training, PHQ, Panchkula.
  10. Anshu Singla (IPS:2014:HY), SP, State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, has been posted as SP/RTC Bhondsi with additional charge of Commandant, 1st IRB Bhondsi, Gurugram.
  11. Narendra Bijarnia (IPS:2015:HY), SP, Karnal, has been given additional charge of SP/Commando, Newal, Karnal.
  12. Himadree Kaushik (IPS:2019:HY), awaiting posting, has been posted as DCP, Crime, Faridabad with additional charge of DCP (HQ), Faridabad.
  13. Mayank Gupta (IPS:2019:HY), awaiting posting, has been posted as SP, Cyber, Panchkula.
  14. Ms. Uttam (IPS:2022:HY), ASP, Ambala, has been promoted and posted as Additional SP, Hisar.
  15. Faisal Khan (IPS:2022:HY), ASP, Sirsa, has been promoted and posted as Additional SP, Narnaul at Mahendragarh.
  16. Ayush Yadav (IPS:2022:HY), ASP, Nuh, has been promoted and posted as Additional SP, Rohtak.
  17. YVR Sashi Sekhar (IPS:2022:HY), ASP, Rohtak, has been promoted and posted as Additional SP, Nuh.
  18. Kaanchi Singhal (IPS:2022:HY), ASP, Karnal, has been promoted and posted as Additional SP, Karnal.
  19. Mukesh Kumar (HPS), DCP, Crime, Faridabad, has been posted as Commandant, 2nd HAP, Madhuban, Karnal.
  20. Siddharth Dhanda (HPS), SP, Law & Order, PHQ, Panchkula, has been given additional charge of SP, ERSS, Panchkula.
  21. Nupur Bishnoi (HPS), SP, ERSS and SP, Women Safety, has been transferred as SP, Women Safety at PHQ, Panchkula.
  22. Jai Veer Rathi (HPS), DCP, Traffic, Faridabad, has been given additional charge of DCP, NIT Faridabad.

IAS Kranthi Kumar Pati appointed Deputy Director at LBSNAA

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Kranthi Kumar Pati IAS

IAS officer Kranthi Kumar Pati (IAS:2015:TN) has been appointed as Deputy Director (Deputy Secretary level) at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, for a period of four years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday (March 18, 2026), the competent authority has approved his appointment under the central staffing scheme for a tenure of four years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

He is currently serving in his cadre as Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation.

IAS Ravi Mittal appointed Deputy Secretary in PMO

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Ravi Mittal IAS

IAS officer Ravi Mittal (IAS:2016:CG) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for a period of four years.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (March 19, 2026), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment for a tenure of four years from the date of assumption of charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Presently, he is serving in his cadre as Commissioner, Public Relations in Chhattisgarh.

Haryana govt transfers 23 IAS officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle

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Haryana Map

In a major administrative overhaul, the Haryana government on Thursday (March 19, 2026) issued transfer and posting orders for 23 IAS officers, including several senior officers.

Among the key changes, Dr Raja Sekhar Vundru (IAS:1990:HY) has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Transport Department. Apoorva Kumar Singh (IAS:1991:HY) has been appointed as ACS, Higher Education Department, while Anurag Agarwal (IAS:1994:HY) has taken over as ACS, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department.

Pankaj Agarwal (IAS:2000:HY) has been posted as Principal Secretary, Irrigation & Water Resources Department, marking another key assignment in the reshuffle.

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

  1. Dr Raja Sekhar Vundru (IAS:1990:HY), Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and ACS, Transport Department, has been transferred and posted as ACS, Transport Department and ACS, Printing & Stationery Department.
  2. G Anupama (IAS:1991:HY), ACS, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of SCs & BCs and Antyodaya (SEWA) and ACS, Citizen Resources Information Department, has been transferred and posted as ACS, SEWA Department and ACS, Civil Aviation Department.
  3. Apoorva Kumar Singh (IAS:1991:HY), ACS, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department, has been transferred and posted as ACS, Higher Education Department and ACS, PW (B&R) and Architecture Department.
  4. Anurag Agarwal (IAS:1994:HY), ACS, PW (B&R) & Architecture and ACS, Irrigation & Water Resources and Advisor, Haryana Saraswati Heritage Board, has been transferred and posted as ACS, Town & Country Planning and Urban Estates Department.
  5. Vijayendra Kumar (IAS:1995:HY), ACS, Cooperation Department, OSD for proposed Haryana Income Enhancement Board, ACS (Appointments), Personnel Department and ACS, Sainik & ArdhSainik Welfare Department, has been transferred and posted as ACS, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Department, OSD (Income Enhancement Board), ACS (Appointments), Personnel Department and ACS, Sainik & ArdhSainik Welfare Department.
  6. Pankaj Agarwal (IAS:2000:HY), Principal Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Mines & Geology Department, has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary, Irrigation & Water Resources Department, Advisor, Haryana Saraswati Heritage Board and Principal Secretary, Mines & Geology Department.
  7. Vijay Singh Dahiya (IAS:2001:HY), Principal Secretary, Printing & Stationery, Animal Husbandry and Sports Department, has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Animal Husbandry Department and Sports Department.
  8. Ashima Brar (IAS:2004:HY), Commissioner & Secretary, Excise & Taxation and Haryana-II Finance Department, has been given additional charge of Commissioner & Secretary, Energy Department.
  9. Phool Chand Meena (IAS:2004:HY), Commissioner & Secretary, Human Resources and General Administration and CEO, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, Gurugram, has been given additional charge CEO, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, Faridabad.
  10. Saket Kumar (IAS:2005:HY), Additional Principal Secretary to CM, Commissioner & Secretary, Development & Panchayats, MD, Haryana Power Generation Corporation and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies and Member Secretary, Kurukshetra Development Board, Kurukshetra, has been relieved of the charge of Kurukshetra Development Board.
  11. A Mona Sreenivas (IAS:2006:HY), Additional Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi and CEO, Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as Resident Commissioner, Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi and CEO, Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority.
  12. J Ganesan (IAS:2006:HY), CEO, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority and DG Housing for All, Secretary Housing for All, Chief Administrator, Housing Board, CEO SPV (Haryana AI Project), MD HARTRON and MD, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner & Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Commissioner & Secretary, Citizen Resources Information, DG Housing for All & Secretary Housing for All, CEO SPV (HAIDP & HCAPSD) and MD HARTRON.
  13. Ashok Kumar Meena (IAS:2006:HY), DG, Urban Local Bodies, Commissioner & Secretary, ULB, Director, State Urban Livelihood Mission and DG, Foreign Cooperation, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner & Secretary, Urban Local Bodies and DG, Foreign Cooperation Department.
  14. Mani Ram Sharma (IAS:2009:HY), MD, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited and Secretary, Energy Department, has been transferred and posted as Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Haryana.
  15. Mukul Kumar (IAS:2011:HY), MD, HAFED, MD, Haryana International Horticultural Marketing Corporation, Ganaur and Director/Special Secretary, Haryana Hospitality Department , has been transferred and posted as Director/Special Secretary, Urban Local Bodies and Mission Director, State Urban Livelihood Mission & SUDA and Director/Special Secretary, Hospitality.
  16. Dr Aditya Dahiya (IAS:2011:HY), MD, Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation, MD, Haryana Financial Corporation and Director, Future Department, has been transferred and posted as MD, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam and Director, Future Department.
  17. Vijay Kumar Siddappa Bhavikatti (IAS:2011:HY), Awaiting posting, has been posted as MD, HAFED and MD, Haryana International Horticultural Marketing Corporation, Ganaur.
  18. Sushil Sarwan (IAS:2012:HY), Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat, has been transferred and posted as MD, Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation and MD, Haryana Financial Corporation.
  19. Vikram (IAS:2014:HY), MD, Haryana Minerals Ltd and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, has been given additional charge of MD, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited.
  20. Neha Singh (IAS:2015:HY), Awaiting posting, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Sonipat.
  21. Varsha Khangwal (IAS:2018:HY), Additional Director (Admin), Information, Public Relations & Languages and Additional Secretary, Vigilance Department, has been given additional charge of State Project Director, Haryana School Shiksha Pariyojna Parishad.
  22. Manita Malik (IAS:2018:HY), Additional Transport Commissioner, has been transferred and posted as Director, Elementary Education, and Additional Secretary, School Education Department.
  23. Vandana Disodia (IAS:2018:HY), Additional Director (Admin), Skill Development & Industrial Training, has been transferred and posted as Director, Skill Development & Industrial Training and Additional Secretary, Skill Development & Industrial Training Department.

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