In a sweeping administrative overhaul, the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government has transferred 12 IAS officers and 142 RAS officers in a late-night reshuffle on Saturday. This major move follows the earlier transfer of 62 IAS officers just last month, signaling the government’s ongoing efforts to optimize bureaucratic efficiency across the state.
The Department of Personnel issued the official notification, aiming to inject fresh energy into administrative operations—especially in key districts and strategic divisions in both urban and rural areas.
Key Postings for Newly Inducted IAS Officers (2022 & 2023 Batches)
A significant highlight of this reshuffle is the appointment of recently inducted IAS officers from the 2022 and 2023 batches, who are now taking charge of independent field roles after completing their probation and training also.
Notable appointments include:
Sonika Kumari (2022 batch): Appointed as CEO, Udaipur Smart City Ltd
Yasharth Shekhar (2022 batch): SDO & SDM, Barmer
Rahul Srivastava (2023 batch): SDO & SDM, Bali (Pali)
Bharat Jai Prakash Meena : SDO & SDM, Suratgarh (Sriganganagar)
Avula Saikrishna : SDO & SDM, Girwa (Udaipur)
Rajat Yadav: SDO & SDM, Kishangarh (Ajmer)
Mahima Kasna: SDO & SDM, Bikaner (North)
Sonu Kumari: SDO & SDM, Pali
Akshat Kumar Singh: SDO & SDM, Bhilwara
Nayan Gautam: SDO & SDM, Sri Ganganagar
Madhav Bhardwaj: SDO & SDM, Alwar
Garima Narula: SDO & SDM, Ajmer
These postings mark the beginning of active field responsibilities for these young officers in districts known for their economic, administrative, and developmental importance.
RAS Reshuffle: 142 Officers Transferred
Alongside the IAS changes, a massive transfer list of 142 Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officers was also released. These officers have been reassigned across various departments and locations to strengthen grassroots governance and improve service delivery.
IPS Transfers Also Underway
In addition to the IAS and RAS reshuffle, the state government has also transferred 91 IPS officers. Although specific postings have not been detailed in this announcement, the move indicates a parallel restructuring in law enforcement leadership across Rajasthan.
Strategic and Political Significance
This is the second major reshuffle under CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, reflecting his administration’s strong push for performance-based governance and streamlined policy execution. The changes are being seen as part of a broader effort to:
Realign bureaucracy with strategic development goals
Strengthen district-level leadership
Prepare the administrative machinery ahead of major governance deadlines
The appointment of young, energetic officers into leadership roles highlights the state’s focus on rejuvenating governance and bringing a results-oriented approach to public administration.
