Delhi Govt Transfers 12 IAS and 11 DANICS Officers in Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle; Vikas Anand Named Secretary to CM
In a major administrative overhaul aimed at strengthening governance and improving coordination across key departments, the Delhi Government on Friday issued a large-scale transfer and posting order involving 12 IAS officers and 11 DANICS officers.
The reshuffle affects several important departments including the Chief Minister’s Office, Public Works Department (PWD), Vigilance, Planning, Revenue, Health, Social Welfare, Women and Child Development, and Urban Development.
Officials said the extensive bureaucratic changes are part of the Delhi administration’s effort to streamline departmental functioning, improve policy execution, and ensure efficient coordination between various wings of the government.
Among the most significant appointments, senior IAS officer Vikas Anand has been named Secretary to the Chief Minister, while Nandini Paliwal, Sandeep Kumar, and Yashpal Garg have been assigned crucial administrative responsibilities.
Major IAS-Level Appointments in Delhi Government
Vikas Anand Appointed Secretary to Chief Minister
Vikas Anand (IAS: 2002, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Secretary to the Chief Minister of Delhi. In addition to this important role, he has also been given the additional charge of:
Secretary, Information & Publicity
Director, Union Territory Civil Services (UTCS)
He replaces Bipul Pathak in the Chief Minister’s Office.
The appointment is considered significant as the Secretary to the Chief Minister plays a key role in policy coordination, administrative communication, and governance oversight.
Sandeep Kumar Gets Charge of Public Works Department
Senior IAS officer Sandeep Kumar (IAS: 1997, AGMUT cadre) has been posted as Principal Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD).
The PWD is one of Delhi’s most important infrastructure departments, responsible for roads, bridges, public buildings, and urban civic infrastructure projects across the national capital.
Nandini Paliwal Assigned Vigilance and DSSSB Responsibilities
Nandini Paliwal (IAS: 2003, AGMUT cadre) has been entrusted with multiple important assignments. She has been appointed:
Secretary (Vigilance)
Secretary (Services)
Chairman, Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
The DSSSB is responsible for recruitment to several categories of posts under the Delhi Government.
Yashpal Garg Given Key Planning and Development Portfolios
Yashpal Garg (IAS: 2008, AGMUT cadre) has been assigned charge of multiple strategic departments. He will now serve as:
Secretary (Planning)
Secretary (Land and Building)
Development Commissioner
These departments play a central role in urban planning, land management, development projects, and infrastructure expansion in Delhi.
Other Important IAS Transfers and Appointments
Navin Kumar Choudhary
Navin Kumar Choudhary (IAS: 1997, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation & Flood Control. He has also been given additional charge of the General Administration Department (GAD).
Dilraj Kaur
Dilraj Kaur (IAS: 2000, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Managing Director of the Delhi Scheduled Castes Financial and Development Corporation. She will also hold additional charge as Managing Director of DSFDC.
Niraj Kumar
Niraj Kumar (IAS: 2010, AGMUT cadre) has been posted as Special Secretary (SC/ST/OBC). He will additionally serve as:
Director, Social Welfare
Executive Director, DSFDC
G. Sudhakar
G. Sudhakar (IAS: 2010, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Director, Women and Child Development (WCD). He will also hold additional charge as Managing Director of the State Urban Livelihood Mission (SULM).
Kishore Kshirasagar Lakshman
Kishore Kshirasagar Lakshman (IAS: 2016, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate (Old Delhi). He has also been given additional charge as Managing Director of SRDC.
Yash Chaudhary
Yash Chaudhary (IAS: 2017, AGMUT cadre) has been posted as Special Secretary, Health.
Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy
Cheemala Siva Gopal Reddy (IAS: 2020, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Special Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
Rajeev Singh
Rajeev Singh (IAS: 2021, AGMUT cadre) has been appointed Member of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB). He will also hold additional charge as Special Secretary (Land & Building).
Major DANICS-Level Transfers
The reshuffle also includes important postings for 11 DANICS officers across departments linked to governance, prisons, education, food supplies, and urban development.
Prashant Kumar
Prashant Kumar (DANICS: 2010) has been appointed Additional Secretary (PGC) in the Chief Minister’s Office. He has also been given additional charge as Director (DIP).
Puneet Kumar
Puneet Kumar (DANICS: 2012) has been posted as Additional District Magistrate (Central).
Ankit Kumar Agrawal
Ankit Kumar Agrawal (DANICS: 2014) has been appointed Secretary to the Minister handling:
Home
Power
Urban Development
Education
Technical Education
Atul Pandey
Atul Pandey (DANICS: 2014) has been named Secretary to the Minister overseeing:
Public Works Department
Legislative Affairs
Irrigation & Flood Control
Water
Gurudwara Elections
Kamlesh Kumar
Kamlesh Kumar (DANICS: 2014) has been appointed Joint Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor.
Other DANICS Postings
Additional DANICS postings include:
Sanjay Sondhi (2015) as Joint Director, Education
Mohan Kumar (2016) as Joint Commissioner (Development) with additional charge of ADM East
Asheesh Kumar (2018) as Assistant Commissioner, Food & Supplies
Aditya Kumar Asthana (2018) as Assistant Commissioner, Food & Supplies
Anuj Kumar Bharati (2018) as Superintendent, Prisons
Vijay Singh Malik (2019) as Deputy Secretary, Urban Development
Modification in Earlier Posting Order
In a separate administrative modification, the Delhi Government revised the designation of Navlendra Kumar Singh (DANICS: 2006).
According to the revised order, his designation will now be “Special Commissioner” instead of “Additional Commissioner (GST)” as mentioned in the earlier notification issued on April 8, 2026.
Delhi Government Continues Administrative Reorganisation
Officials said the latest reshuffle reflects the Delhi Government’s continuing effort to strengthen governance mechanisms and place officers in departments aligned with their administrative expertise.
The transfers are expected to improve departmental coordination, accelerate policy implementation, and enhance efficiency in public administration across the National Capital Territory.
