Move Strengthens Bihar’s Administrative Capacity and Recognizes Long-Standing Service Excellence
In a notable administrative milestone, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has approved the elevation of nineteen officers from the Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), marking their formal induction into the Bihar IAS cadre for the year 2024. The promotion order, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, formalizes their inclusion following due consultation with the Government of Bihar.
Presidential Approval and Legal Framework
The official notification specifies that the President of India has sanctioned these appointments under the IAS (Recruitment) Rules, 1954, and the IAS (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955. These promotions aim to fill existing vacancies in the Bihar IAS cadre, ensuring continuity in leadership and strengthening the state’s administrative machinery.
Officers Inducted Into the IAS Cadre
The officers promoted through this round of selection include:
Arvind Kumar, Pramod Kumar, Vinay Kumar, Abhay Kumar Singh, Rajiv Kumar Singh, Amit Kumar, Seema, Dr. Mahendra Pal, Rashid Kaleem Ansari, Mohammad Mumtaz Alam, Vijay Kumar, Sushant Kumar, Manoj Kumar Rajak, Ram Kumar Poddar, Rajesh Parimal, Raj Mohan Jha, Rajiv Ranjan Prabhakar, Dhananjay Kumar, and Rakesh Kumar.
All the officers will now serve in the Bihar IAS cadre and will undergo a probationary period in accordance with standard service regulations before assuming full responsibilities.
Boost to Governance and Policy Implementation
Government sources have described the decision as a significant boost to Bihar’s administrative structure, emphasizing that the inclusion of experienced BAS officers into the IAS will enhance governance effectiveness, accelerate policy execution, and strengthen grassroots-level service delivery.
The move aligns with the Central Government’s focus on recognizing merit, seniority, and integrity within the state civil services while ensuring a consistent pipeline of capable officers in the IAS.
State’s Response and Next Steps
The Government of Bihar has extended warm congratulations to all newly inducted officers, commending their dedication, professionalism, and long years of public service. Their postings and assignments will be determined shortly after the completion of induction procedures.
Officials noted that this coordinated promotion exercise reflects the synergy between the Centre and the State in building a motivated, transparent, and accountable bureaucracy committed to Bihar’s developmental goals.
