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RTI reveals 213 IAS trainees had to reappear in exams due to ‘poor performance’ during last six years at LBSNAA

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IAS officer trainees' exam

Data obtained under the Right to Information Act (RTI) has revealed a bizarre tale about the trainee IAS officers at Mussoorie-based Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). According to it, about 213 IAS officer trainees from multiple batches at LBSNAA had to reappear for examinations during training between 2020 and 2026 due to “poor performance” in various assessments.  

Among the cadres, AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and UTs) recorded the highest number of officer trainees who reappeared for examinations at 21, followed by Tamil Nadu with 18 and UP with 16. It was further followed by Bihar and West Bengal with 15, MP with 14, Odisha 13, Maharashtra 12, and Gujarat 11, apart from others.

According to the academy, no IAS probationer was found cheating or using unfair means during examinations during that period.

The data shows that 1,079 IAS officer trainees underwent training at the academy between Jan 1, 2020, and Jan 1, 2026. The data also showed the number of IAS probationers enrolled annually ranged between 182 and 187 trainees, and it remained largely stable over the six years.

According to a senior academy official, an IAS officer’s training at LBSNAA goes far beyond classroom academics and includes field exposure, district attachments, physical fitness, public administration, law, economics, and governance-related assessments.

He points out that reappearing in examinations should not necessarily be viewed negatively, as the academy continuously evaluates officer trainees on multiple parameters to ensure they are prepared for real-world administrative responsibilities.

It is worth mentioning here that the IAS training programme at LBSNAA is a two-year induction process designed to transform civil service recruits into field-ready administrators via academic instruction, field exposure, and practical governance training.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad gets 6-month extension

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G Sai Prasad IAS

The Central government on Thursday (May 14, 2026) approved a six-month extension in service for Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad (IAS:1991:AP).

According to the approval granted by the Centre, the extension will be effective from June 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026. The extension was approved following a proposal sent by the Andhra Pradesh government.

Prasad was scheduled to retire on May 31, 2026.

He had assumed charge as Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh on March 1, 2026 following the retirement of K Vijayanand (IAS:1992:AP).

Union Govt sacks AGMUT cadre IAS Padma Jaiswal over corruption charges

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Padma Jaiswal IAS

In a rare instance of an unusually strict punishment, the Union Government has dismissed a serving 2003-batch AGMUT cadre IAS officer, Padma Jaiswal, over corruption charges.

According to sources, the dismissal order was issued earlier this week after getting final approval from the President of India on the recommendation of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). In matters concerning AGMUT cadre officers, the DoPT takes such decisions on the basis of the Home Ministry’s recommendations.

However, as per The Indian Express, Jaiswal feigned ignorance, saying, “I am not aware of any such development or any dismissal order being passed.”

This harsh action against Jaiswal is linked to allegations dating back to 2007-08, when she was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh. Local residents there had lodged a complaint in Feb. 2008 accusing her of misusing her official position and misappropriating government funds. She was suspended in April 2008, although the suspension was later revoked in October 2010.

The Home Ministry started the disciplinary action in accordance with the All-India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, and charge memoranda were provided to Jaiswal in 2009 and 2010. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) suggested her ouster, but the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) dismissed the Home Ministry’s proceedings. The Centre then moved the Delhi High Court against the CAT order. The High Court decided in favour of the Centre on 1st April of this year.

The MHA completed the procedure and suggested the major punishment of removal after the HC’s decision. 

A graduate from the University Business School, Panjab University, Jaiswal holds an MBA and is also a certified company secretary. During her career spanning more than two decades, Jaiswal held several important positions in Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, and Puducherry.

Astik Kumar Pandey appointed Director in Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

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Astik Kumar Pandey IAS

IAS officer Astik Kumar Pandey (IAS:2011:MH) has been appointed as Director in the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Delhi, for a period of five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (May 14, 2026), the competent authority has approved his appointment to the post under central staffing scheme for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Harshvardhan Singh Khangarot appointed Director in Ministry of Steel

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Ministry of Steel

Harshvardhan Singh Khangarot (IP&TA&FS:2012), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Telecommunication, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Steel, Delhi, for five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (May 14, 2026), the competent authority has approved his appointment to the post for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Tapasya Raghav appointed Deputy Secretary in Department of Higher Education

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Tapasya Raghav IAS

IAS officer Tapasya Raghav (IAS:2013:AGMUT), who was recommended for central deputation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been selected for appointment as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, Delhi, for four years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (May 14, 2026), the competent authority has approved her appointment to the post for a period of four years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Nalin Bilochan appointed Director in Ministry of Mines

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Nalin Bilochan (IRS-C&IT:2011), who was recommended for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been selected for appointment as Director in the Ministry of Mines, Delhi, for five years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (May 14, 2026), the competent authority has approved his appointment to the post for a period of five years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post on or after May 19, 2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

IPS Officers Abhishek Dhania, Taposh Basumatary and Dr Sachin Gupta Get New Postings

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued separate orders appointing three IPS officers to important positions in central organisations and departments.

Abhishek Dhania (IPS:2012:AGMUT) has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The order issued on Monday (May 4, 2026) stated that his appointment has been approved under the usual terms and conditions of deputation. Before this, he was serving as Additional Commissioner of Police, Crime (ANTF) in Delhi Police.

Taposh Basumatary (IPS:2019:KL) has been appointed as Superintendent of Police in the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The order issued on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) approved his deputation under the usual terms and conditions. He was earlier serving as DCP, Law & Order and Traffic, Thiruvananthapuram City.

Dr Sachin Gupta (IPS:2014:PB), currently posted as Superintendent of Police in the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner/Joint Assessor & Collector in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

According to the order issued on Friday (May 8, 2026), his appointment has been approved on deputation basis for an initial period of one year from the date of joining, extendable further or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Nandini Chakraborty gets important assignment in Suvendu Adhikari Government

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Nandini Chakravorty, IAS

Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty (IAS:1994:WB), who was removed from the top bureaucratic post by the Election Commission of India (ECI) after the announcement of Assembly election dates, has now been entrusted with a crucial assignment in the BJP-led state government headed by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

Sources in the state secretariat Nabanna said Chakraborty has been retained in her present position as “Principal Coordinator for Development Works”, a post functioning directly under the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), but with fresh responsibilities.

According to sources, her first major assignment would be to ensure smooth handover of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for installation of barbed wire fencing along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal.

The development assumes significance as the newly-formed state cabinet led by CM Suvendu Adhikari, in its first meeting held on May 11, adopted a resolution to complete the process of land handover to the BSF within the next 45 days.

Sources said Chakraborty’s long administrative experience in important departments, especially the Home Department and later as Chief Secretary, played a key role in her selection for the assignment. Besides border-related work, she is also expected to monitor implementation of centrally-sponsored development projects in the state.

An IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, Chakraborty was considered a close confidant of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and became the first woman Chief Secretary of the state earlier this year. However, her tenure remained short-lived as she was removed from the post by the ECI within hours after Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced polling dates on March 15.

Her appointment as Chief Secretary in January had also triggered controversy as several senior IAS officers were superseded during the process.

Tamil Nadu IAS Transfers: T Udhayachandran is new TIIC CMD, Darez Ahamed is new Health Secretary

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The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) carried out a fresh round of bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring several senior IAS officers across key departments.

Most notably, T Udhayachandran (IAS:1995:TN), considered one of the most influential bureaucrats during the DMK regime and former Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Secretary/Chairman and Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation Limited (TIIC).

He will replace Kumar Jayant (IAS:1992:TN), who has now been transferred and posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL).

Dr Darez Ahamed (IAS:2005:TN), who was serving as Managing Director and CEO of Guidance Tamil Nadu, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department. He replaces P Senthilkumar (IAS:1995:TN), who has now been appointed as Secretary to the Chief Minister.

Anu George (IAS:2003:TN), who earlier served as Secretary-3 to the Chief Minister, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department.

Mariam Pallavi Baldev (IAS:2008:TN), previously Special Secretary in the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, has been appointed as Secretary to the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department.

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