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Himachal Pradesh Shuffles Top Bureaucrats: Key IAS, IPS, HPAS Officers Transferred

The Himachal Pradesh government has enacted a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting several senior officers across key departments. IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi has been appointed as Managing Director of MILKFED, while IAS officer Abhishek Jain will take on the additional role of Secretary for Technical Education. The reshuffle also includes multiple postings for HP Administrative Service officers, with some appointments and one cancellation issued with immediate effect. These changes affect pivotal positions in finance, education, and public sector undertakings across the state.

Key Points: HP Govt Orders Major Administrative Reshuffle for IAS, IPS Officers

  • Major bureaucratic reshuffle ordered
  • IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi posted to MILKFED
  • IAS officer Abhishek Jain gets additional charge
  • HPAS officers receive new postings and transfers
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Himachal Pradesh govt orders major administrative reshuffle; IPS, IAS and HPAS officers shifted

Himachal Pradesh transfers key IAS, IPS & HPAS officers, including postings for Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, Abhishek Jain, and Sandeep Kumar. Details inside.

"All the orders have been issued with immediate effect, and the officers concerned have been directed to assume charge accordingly. - State Government Notification"

Shimla, February 9

The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday ordered a series of transfers and postings involving IPS, IAS and HP Administrative Service officers.

According to notifications issued by the Department of Personnel, Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, IPS (HP:2012) has been posted as Managing Director, MILKFED, Himachal Pradesh, after his services were placed at the disposal of the department. He replaces Rajesh Sharma, IFS (HP:2000), who was holding additional charge of the post while serving as State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha.

In another order, the Governor directed that Abhishek Jain, IAS (HP:2002) will hold the additional charge of Secretary (Technical Education) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh. He is currently serving as Advisor (Regulatory Reforms) to the state government in New Delhi and also holds multiple key portfolios including Secretary (Finance, Planning, Economics & Statistics) and 20-Point Programme & JSV.

Meanwhile, Sandeep Kumar, IAS (2010), presently Settlement Officer, Kangra Division, has been appointed Divisional Commissioner, Kangra Division, headquartered at Dharamshala.

The state government has also issued transfer and posting orders for HP Administrative Service officers.Jas Pal, HPAS (2024), Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Shillai in Sirmaur district, has been given additional charge of SDO (Civil), Kafota.Jagdeep Singh, HPAS (2025), currently awaiting posting, has been directed to report to the Department of Personnel for further posting.Om Prakash, HPAS (2025) has been posted as Joint Director, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College, Chamba.

In a related decision, the government cancelled the posting order of Raman Gharsangi, HPAS (2017) as Additional Director at the same medical college, which had been issued on January 27, 2026.

Separately, Naresh Kumar Verma, HPAS (2014) has been transferred from his position as Additional Director, Technical Education, Sundernagar (Mandi) and posted as Executive Director, HRTC, Shimla. He replaces Dr Bhuvan Sharma, HPAS (2018), who was holding additional charge as Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Shimla.

All the orders have been issued with immediate effect, and the officers concerned have been directed to assume charge accordingly.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see a focus on key departments like Technical Education and MILKFED. Abhishek Jain IAS seems to be handling multiple crucial roles. Hope he can manage the workload effectively for the state's benefit.
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Aman W
The cancellation of Raman Gharsangi's order after a month is puzzling. Was there an error in the first place? Such last-minute changes don't inspire confidence in the system. Transparency is needed.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows governance, placing an IPS officer as MD of MILKFED is an interesting move. Hope Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi brings a fresh perspective to the dairy cooperative sector in Himachal.
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Vikram M
Ultimately, what matters to us common people is whether these new postings lead to better service delivery. Will the new Divisional Commissioner in Kangra address public grievances faster? That's the real test.
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Kavya N
Hope the officers posted to medical colleges and HRTC have the relevant expertise. Public transport and healthcare are critical. All the best to the new team! 🙏

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