IAS Aunjaneya Kumar Singh Returns to Sikkim Cadre After 11 Years in UP, Appointed OSD at Sikkim House
2005-batch Sikkim cadre IAS officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh returns to his parent cadre after nearly 11 years on deputation in Uttar Pradesh. He has been appointed Officer on Special Duty at Sikkim House, New Delhi.
The 2005-batch Sikkim cadre IAS officer has returned to his parent cadre after completing an 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, 2005-batch IAS officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh has returned to his parent Sikkim cadre and been assigned a new administrative responsibility. He has been appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at Sikkim House in New Delhi.
His appointment marks the end of an extended stint in Uttar Pradesh, during which he held several important administrative positions, including District Magistrate of Bulandshahr, Fatehpur and Rampur, as well as Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad. Singh’s return to his parent cadre brings to a close a prolonged deputation that saw him serve in several key administrative capacities in India’s most populous state.
Nearly 11-Year Deputation in Uttar Pradesh Comes to an End
Aunjaneya Kumar Singh joined the Uttar Pradesh Government on inter-cadre deputation in February 2015. His initial deputation was approved for five years but was subsequently extended several times. In August 2025, the Centre approved another one-year extension, allowing 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 and proceeded on leave before reporting back to his parent Sikkim cadre.
Following his departure, the Uttar Pradesh Government appointed Sangeeta Singh as the new Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad as part of its August 2026 administrative reshuffle.
Singh’s latest appointment at Sikkim House in New Delhi marks his return to an administrative assignment under his parent cadre after more than a decade in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Administrative Assignments During His UP Tenure
During his nearly 11-year deputation, Singh held several important positions across the Uttar Pradesh administration, gaining experience in district governance, departmental administration and divisional-level supervision.
His major assignments included:
* Special Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department: Joined the Uttar Pradesh Government on deputation in February 2015.
* District Magistrate, Bulandshahr: Assumed charge in July 2016.
* District Magistrate, Fatehpur: Served from June 2018 to February 2019.
* District Magistrate, Rampur: Served from February 2019 to March 2021.
* Divisional Commissioner, Moradabad: Assumed charge on March 6, 2021, and continued in the position until the completion of his deputation in August 2026.
These assignments gave Singh considerable exposure to different aspects of state administration, from district-level governance to overseeing administrative coordination across an entire division.
Rampur Tenure Brought Him into the Spotlight
Singh’s tenure as District Magistrate of Rampur attracted considerable public attention following administrative action involving Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.
His tenure coincided with a period of heightened political and administrative developments in the district, bringing his role as the district’s senior administrative officer into the public spotlight.
He subsequently moved to Moradabad as Divisional Commissioner in March 2021, where he continued to serve until his deputation ended.
Return to Parent Cadre Marks a New Administrative Chapter
With his appointment as Officer on Special Duty at Sikkim House in New Delhi, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh has formally embarked on a new assignment in his parent cadre.
His return follows nearly 11 years of service in Uttar Pradesh, during which he occupied several prominent administrative positions and handled responsibilities at both district and divisional levels.
The latest posting marks an important transition in his administrative career, bringing his extended inter-cadre deputation to a close and placing him back in the Sikkim cadre.
