NEW DELHI — The Union Government has approved the empanelment of 12 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers for appointment to Joint Secretary and equivalent positions at the Centre. The official notification, released on April 8, identifies eligible leadership across multiple batches and cadres for critical policymaking roles.
Empanelled Officers by Category
2009 Batch: “Initial Leftover” Category
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A. Muthu Kumar (Jharkhand)
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Gauri Parasher Joshi (Punjab)
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N. Venkatesh (Tamil Nadu)
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Priyanka Das (Madhya Pradesh)
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Rathod Sandeep Rewaji (Tripura)
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Rohan Chand Thakur (Himachal Pradesh)
2009 Batch: “First Review” Category
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S. Tejaswi Naik
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Sumeet Kumar Jarangal (Punjab)
2008 Batch (Uttar Pradesh Cadre)
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Kajal
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Saumya Agarwal
Senior Review Categories
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Hrishikesh B. Yashod (2006 Batch)
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Rajesh Prabhakar Patil (2005 Batch)
Key Highlights
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Cadre Representation: The list includes two prominent officers from the Punjab cadre, Gauri Parasher Joshi and Sumeet Kumar Jarangal.
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Administrative Strategy: The empanelment process is a key component of the Centre’s strategy to bridge leadership gaps and ensure experienced officers from diverse state backgrounds are integrated into the national administrative framework.
