Himachal Pradesh Reshuffles IAS Cadre: Four Officers Reassigned, Kiran Bhadana Appointed Bilaspur DC
In a move aimed at revitalising district administration and state transport management, the Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the transfer and posting of four Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers with immediate effect.
The orders, issued on October 24, 2026, by the state Department of Personnel on the recommendations of the Civil Services Board, were signed by Chief Secretary Kamlesh Kumar Pant (IAS: 1993: HP).
Kiran Bhadana Takes Charge as Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner
Kiran Bhadana, a 2017-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been transferred from Lahaul and Spiti to assume the office of Deputy Commissioner of Bilaspur. A scholar of considerable distinction, she holds a BA, MA, MPhil and PhD in Political Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Shri Ram College of Commerce.
Her previous assignments include serving as Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul and Spiti, Special Secretary for Multipurpose Projects and Power (MPP & Power), and Director of Information and Public Relations in the state. Her appointment follows the transfer of Rahul Kumar, who has been moved to head the Himachal Road Transport Corporation.
Nivedita Negi Appointed DC of Lahaul and Spiti
Nivedita Negi, also a 2017-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul and Spiti, with headquarters at Keylong. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration.
Prior to this appointment, she was serving as Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. Her new role places her at the helm of district administration in Lahaul and Spiti, a high-altitude district known for its challenging terrain and climatic conditions.
Rahul Kumar to Lead HRTC
Rahul Kumar, a 2016-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed Managing Director of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation in Shimla. He was previously serving as Deputy Commissioner of Bilaspur.
He replaces Shivam Pratap Singh, a 2017-batch IAS officer who had been holding the additional charge of the HRTC managing director’s post. The appointment marks a shift for Rahul Kumar from district administration to the leadership of the state transport corporation.
Dr Yunus Assigned Additional Charge of Three Departments
Dr Yunus, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, currently serves as Secretary for State Taxes and Excise. He holds a B.Sc. from Panjab University, an M.Sc. in Biochemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia and a postgraduate diploma from Kurukshetra University.
His previous assignments include Director of Industries, Commissioner of State Taxes and Excise, Deputy Commissioner of Kullu and Special Secretary in the Himachal Pradesh government. Under the new order, he will also hold the additional charge of Secretary for the General Administration Department, Social Welfare Department and Parliamentary Affairs. He takes over these additional responsibilities from Ashish Singhmar, a 2007-batch IAS officer.
Orders Take Effect Immediately
The state government has directed that all four postings take effect immediately and be implemented in the public interest. The reshuffle spans district administration, state transport management and additional departmental responsibilities, with the two Deputy Commissioner appointments marking notable changes in the leadership of Bilaspur and Lahaul and Spiti.
