New Delhi/Mussoorie: IAS officer Shelesh Nawal (IAS: 2010, Maharashtra cadre), currently serving as Deputy Director (Senior) at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent Maharashtra cadre. The move has been approved to enable him to avail promotion-related benefits.
The decision was formalised through an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following approval by the competent authority.
DoPT Order and Reason for Repatriation
According to the DoPT order, the Training Division of the Department of Personnel and Training proposed the premature repatriation of Shelesh Nawal, which has now been approved. The repatriation has been carried out specifically to allow the officer to benefit from promotion opportunities in his parent cadre.
Tenure at LBSNAA
Shelesh Nawal joined LBSNAA as Deputy Director on September 28, 2021, on a four-year central deputation tenure, which was originally scheduled to end on September 27, 2025.
In August 2025, his tenure was extended by one year up to September 27, 2026, and he was also re-designated from Deputy Secretary level to Senior Director level within the academy. However, before completion of the extended tenure, the present order has resulted in his premature repatriation.
Key Role at LBSNAA, Mussoorie
During his tenure at LBSNAA, Shelesh Nawal played an important academic and administrative role in training future civil servants.
Academic and Training Responsibilities
Cadre Counsellor for Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab
Faculty Coordinator for:
- Contemporary India
- Global Environment
- Indian History & Culture
He was closely involved in curriculum development and mentoring officer trainees at India’s premier civil services training institution.
Professional Background in Maharashtra
Before proceeding on central deputation, Shelesh Nawal served in several important administrative positions in Maharashtra, including:
- District Collector, Amravati
- Deputy Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra
His field and secretariat experience contributed significantly to his training and faculty responsibilities at LBSNAA.
Personal and Academic Profile
- Name: Shelesh Nawal
- Cadre & Batch: IAS, Maharashtra cadre, 2010 batch
- Date of Birth: 1 September 1985
Education:
- B.A. in Economics – Delhi University
- M.A. in Economics – Delhi University
- Languages Known: English, Hindi
He is also known for his involvement in initiatives related to entrepreneurial architecture, skill development, and government capacity-building programmes.
Significance of the Move
Premature repatriation from central deputation is typically approved to ensure officers do not miss out on cadre-based promotions or empanelment opportunities. With his return to the Maharashtra cadre, Shelesh Nawal is now expected to take up a senior role in the state administration, aligned with his promotion eligibility.
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