Early Promotions Spark Buzz Within Bureaucracy; No Immediate Pay Hike, but Timing Raises Eyebrows
In a move that has stirred considerable discussion within administrative circles, the Bihar government has promoted 13 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers of the 2010 batch to secretary-level posts, even though the salary and pay scale benefits will be effective only from January 1, 2026.
The General Administration Department (GAD) issued the promotion notification on May 31, 2025, setting off speculation about the strategic motives behind the timing—especially with state assembly elections on the horizon.
Promoted Officers: Key Names and Current Roles
Some of the prominent names on the list include:
Mr. Rajiv Roshan – District Magistrate, Darbhanga
Mr. Chandrashekhar Singh – DM, Patna (2010 batch)
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Rai – DM, West Champaran (2007 batch)
Mr. Awanish Kumar Singh – DM, Munger (2010 batch)
Ms. Rachna Patil – Special Secretary, General Administration Department (2010 batch)
Mr. Kanwal Tanuj – Special Secretary, Environment Department (2010 batch)
Mr. Kaushal Kishore – Director, Integrated Child Development, Patna (2010 batch)
Mr. Himanshu Kumar Rai – Special Secretary, Planning Department (2010 batch)
Also featured:
Mr. Nayyar Iqbal – Food and Consumer Protection Department (2010 batch)
Mr. Animesh Kumar Parashar – Commissioner, Patna Municipal Corporation (2008 batch)
Mr. Raj Kumar – Managing Director, COMFED
Mr. Minendra Kumar – MD, Bihar State Education Finance Corporation (2011 batch)
Mr. Rakesh Kumar – Director, Chakbandi Bihar (2010 batch)
No Immediate Financial Gains – But Political Timing Questioned
While the promoted officers won’t receive revised pay or allowances until 2026, the early elevation in designation is being seen as a strategic administrative move. A senior IAS officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, suggested that the promotions may be designed to retain key bureaucrats in Patna during the election season, ensuring continuity and control in vital departments.
With elections nearing, the decision is being watched closely—not just for its implications on governance, but also for what it signals about the state government’s administrative priorities.
