IAS Officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh Appointed OSD at Sikkim House After 11 Years on Deputation in Uttar Pradesh
The 2005-batch Sikkim cadre IAS officer has returned to his parent cadre following the completion of his extended inter-cadre deputation in Uttar Pradesh, where he served as District Magistrate of Rampur and Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad.
After nearly 11 years of service in Uttar Pradesh on inter-cadre deputation, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, a 2005-batch IAS officer of the Sikkim cadre, has been assigned a new responsibility in his parent cadre. He has been appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Sikkim House in New Delhi.
The appointment marks Singh’s return to an administrative assignment in his parent cadre following an extended stint in Uttar Pradesh, where he held several prominent positions, including District Magistrate of Rampur and Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad.
His new posting at Sikkim House brings an end to a prolonged period of service outside his parent cadre, during which he occupied several key administrative positions in the Uttar Pradesh government.
Inter-Cadre Deputation in Uttar Pradesh Ends After Nearly 11 Years
Singh joined the Uttar Pradesh government on inter-cadre deputation in February 2015. His initial deputation was approved for five years, but the tenure was subsequently extended several times.In August 2025, the Central Government approved another one-year extension, enabling him to continue serving in Uttar Pradesh until August 2026.
However, his deputation officially concluded on August 14, 2026. He handed over charge as Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad on August 15 before proceeding on leave and subsequently reporting back to his parent cadre.
Following his departure, the Uttar Pradesh government appointed Sangeeta Singh as the new Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad as part of its administrative reshuffle in August 2026.
Key Administrative Assignments Held in Uttar Pradesh
During his nearly 11-year tenure in Uttar Pradesh, Singh served in several important administrative capacities, handling responsibilities across different departments and districts.
His major assignments included:
Special Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department: Singh joined the Uttar Pradesh government on inter-cadre deputation in February 2015 and initially served in the department.
District Magistrate, Bulandshahr: He assumed charge as District Magistrate in July 2016.
District Magistrate, Fatehpur: He served in the position from June 2018 to February 2019.
District Magistrate, Rampur: He took charge in February 2019 and continued in the position until March 2021.
Divisional Commissioner, Moradabad: He assumed charge on March 6, 2021, and remained in the position until the completion of his deputation in August 2026.
Rampur Tenure Brought Him Into the Spotlight
Singh’s tenure as District Magistrate of Rampur attracted considerable public and political attention, particularly in connection with administrative action involving senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.
His subsequent appointment as Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad placed him in charge of a key administrative division in western Uttar Pradesh, a responsibility he discharged for more than five years.
With his appointment as Officer on Special Duty at Sikkim House in New Delhi, Singh has formally resumed responsibilities in his parent cadre after spending more than a decade in Uttar Pradesh. His return marks the conclusion of an extended inter-cadre deputation during which he served in several significant administrative positions in the state.
