Rajasthan Government Executes Massive Administrative Reshuffle Involving 65 IAS Officers
In a major strategic overhaul, the Rajasthan government issued orders late on March 31, 2026, for the immediate transfer and new posting of 65 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers.
By : PSUDesk
Update: 2026-04-01 05:09 GMT
JAIPUR – In a major strategic overhaul, the Rajasthan government issued orders late on March 31, 2026, for the immediate transfer and new posting of 65 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The reshuffle, signed by Joint Secretary Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Singh, aims to refresh district leadership and streamline key state missions for the new fiscal year.
High-Profile Secretariat Appointments
- Dr. Joga Ram (2005): Continues as Secretary, Panchayati Raj, with the additional charge of Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM).
- Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni (2010): Appointed as Secretary to the Chief Minister, while retaining charge of Information and Public Relations.
- Shri Rajan Vishal (2008): Moves to the Jal Jeevan Mission as Mission Director.
- Shri Nakate Shivprasad Madan (2011): Named Managing Director of Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited.
District Collector Shifts
The reshuffle significantly alters the leadership across several key districts:
- Jaipur & Udaipur: Shri Sandesh Nayak takes charge as Collector of Jaipur, while Shri Gaurav Agrawal moves to Udaipur.
- Tonk: High-profile officer Tina Dabi (2016) has been posted as the new District Collector.
- Bikaner: Shri Nishant Jain takes over as Collector and Chairman of the Bikaner Development Authority.
- Other Districts: New Collectors designated for Barmer (Chinmayi Gopal), Sikar (Ashish Modi), and Jaisalmer (Anupama Jorwal).
Strategic & Municipal Roles
- Infrastructure: Shri Arvind Kumar Poswal becomes Commissioner of the Rajasthan Housing Board, and Shri Suresh Kumar Ola takes the helm at RIICO.
- Municipal: Shri Om Prakash Kasera is the new CEO of Jaipur Smart City Ltd, while Shri Rahul Jain moves to Jodhpur as Municipal Commissioner.
This massive transition includes the placement of junior officers from the 2021 and 2023 batches into support roles within the CMO, ensuring a blend of veteran experience and new administrative energy across the state.