IAS Marriage-Based Cadre Transfers Approved: Mudra Raheja Moves to Rajasthan, Anup Garg Joins Jharkhand After Tying the Knot with IPS Officers
The Central Government has approved the inter-cadre transfer of two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers under its marriage-based cadre transfer policy, allowing them to serve in the same cadre as their spouses from the Indian Police Service (IPS). The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has cleared the transfer of Mudra Raheja (IAS:2025:Tripura) to the Rajasthan cadre and Anup Garg (IAS:2022:Kerala) to the Jharkhand cadre.
The decision has been taken in accordance with the Government of India’s long-standing policy that permits inter-cadre transfers of All India Service officers after marriage, subject to administrative requirements and prescribed guidelines. The policy aims to help officers from different cadres build a stable family life while continuing their public service careers.
The latest approvals once again highlight the Centre’s continued effort to accommodate such requests wherever feasible, balancing personal circumstances with administrative considerations.
Centre Clears Two Marriage-Based Cadre Transfers
The Department of Personnel and Training has formally approved the transfer of both IAS officers after examining their applications under the existing inter-cadre transfer policy.
With these approvals, Mudra Raheja will now serve in the Rajasthan cadre following her marriage to IPS officer Siddharth Srivastava, while Anup Garg has been shifted from Kerala to the Jharkhand cadre after marrying IPS officer Sakshi Jamuar.
Marriage-based cadre transfers are a recognized provision under the All India Services framework and are periodically approved by the Central Government after consultation with the concerned state cadres.
Mudra Raheja Moves from Tripura to Rajasthan
One of the two officers receiving approval is Mudra Raheja, a 2025-batch IAS officer who was originally allotted the Tripura cadre.
Born on January 17, 1998, Mudra Raheja belongs to Delhi and completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) before preparing for the Civil Services Examination.
Her UPSC journey stands out as an example of determination and steady improvement.
She first appeared in the Civil Services Examination 2023 and secured All India Rank (AIR) 413, earning selection to the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Instead of settling with her first success, she continued preparing for the examination with the goal of entering the Indian Administrative Service.
Her hard work paid off in the following attempt.
In the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, she significantly improved her performance and secured AIR 252, earning a place in the prestigious Indian Administrative Service.
Her optional subject throughout the examination was Sociology.
Early Administrative Assignment in Tripura
After joining the IAS, Mudra Raheja was allotted the Tripura cadre.
She began her administrative career as Assistant Collector in Khowai, where she briefly served before her inter-cadre transfer request was approved by the Centre.
Following the latest notification, she will now continue her IAS career in the Rajasthan cadre, enabling her to serve alongside her husband, IPS officer Siddharth Srivastava.
The transfer is expected to provide greater administrative and personal stability as both officers continue their careers within the same state cadre.
Anup Garg Shifted from Kerala to Jharkhand
The second officer covered under the latest order is Anup Garg (IAS:2022:Kerala). The Centre has approved his transfer from the Kerala cadre to the Jharkhand cadre following his marriage to IPS officer Sakshi Jamuar.
Born on December 23, 1993, Anup Garg belongs to Rourkela in Odisha. He comes from a business family and is the son of Sushil Garg. His educational background combines engineering with public administration.
He completed Industrial Engineering and Management from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Bengaluru, before pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
His academic training later proved valuable during his preparation for the Civil Services Examination and his administrative career.
A UPSC Journey Built on Persistence
Anup Garg’s success story reflects years of persistence and resilience. He secured All India Rank 269 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021, earning selection to the Indian Administrative Service.
His achievement, however, did not come easily. The IAS officer cleared the examination only in his fifth attempt, demonstrating remarkable determination despite repeated setbacks.
Before finally securing a place in the IAS, he had reached the Personality Test (Interview) stage on four separate occasions. Each unsuccessful attempt strengthened his preparation, eventually culminating in his successful selection to the country’s premier civil service.
His journey is often cited as an example of perseverance for Civil Services aspirants who continue striving despite repeated challenges.
Administrative Experience in Kerala
Since joining the Kerala cadre, Anup Garg has handled several important field assignments that helped him gain valuable administrative experience. He initially served as Assistant Collector in Kannur, where he was involved in district administration and public service delivery.
Later, on August 20, 2024, he was appointed Sub Collector of Idukki, one of Kerala’s geographically challenging districts known for its hilly terrain and developmental complexities.
In April 2026, he received additional responsibilities as Sub Collector Grade-I, District Development Commissioner and Special Officer for the Idukki Package, expanding his role in development planning and implementation.
These assignments provided him with extensive exposure to district governance, developmental administration and public welfare programmes.
Citizen-Centric Governance Initiative
During his tenure in Kerala, Anup Garg also gained recognition for launching a citizen-focused governance initiative titled “With People.”
The initiative was aimed at strengthening interaction between the administration and citizens while improving accessibility and responsiveness in public service delivery.
Officials credited the programme with encouraging greater public participation and making government services more citizen-friendly.
Such initiatives have contributed to his growing reputation as a field-oriented administrator focused on practical governance reforms.
Marriage Policy Enables Officers to Serve Together
The cadre transfers of Mudra Raheja and Anup Garg have been approved under the Government of India’s policy governing inter-cadre transfers of All India Service officers on marriage grounds.
The policy recognizes the unique challenges faced by IAS, IPS and IFoS officers who are allotted different state cadres during recruitment.
Whenever administrative conditions permit, officers married to fellow All India Service officers may apply for transfer to a common cadre so they can continue their professional responsibilities while living together.
Each application is examined individually, taking into account cadre availability, administrative requirements and the prescribed policy framework before approval is granted.
Balancing Personal Life and Public Service
Marriage-based cadre transfers have become an important feature of personnel management within the All India Services.
By allowing eligible officers to serve in the same cadre, the policy seeks to reduce personal hardships while ensuring that experienced officers continue contributing effectively to public administration.
The latest approvals for Mudra Raheja and Anup Garg reflect this balanced approach, combining administrative efficiency with considerations of family life.
As both officers move into their new cadres, they are expected to continue serving in important administrative roles while beginning the next chapter of their professional and personal journeys alongside their IPS spouses.
