17 October 2026
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8 Senior IAS Officers Including Ashok Khemka to Retire & 27 HCS Officers Cleared For IAS Promotion in Haryana

With the retirement of senior IAS officers and the promotion of HCS officers, the state government is expected to implement a major administrative reshuffle
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Haryana is poised to undergo a significant administrative restructuring in 2025, with the retirement of eight senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and the promotion of 27 Haryana Civil Service (HCS) officers to the IAS cadre.

Also Read: Posting of 2014-Batch IAS as Secretary of Haryana Human Rights Commission Under Legal Scanner

8 Senior IAS Officers to Retire

The Haryana Personnel Department has released a list of eight senior IAS officers who are set to retire between April and December 2025, creating opportunities for new appointments within the state administration.

List of IAS Officers Retiring in 2025:

  • Mr. Ashok Khemka – April 30, 2025
  • Mr. Anurag Rastogi – June 30, 2025
  • Mr. Mahabir Kaushik – June 30, 2025
  • Mr. Anand Mohan Sharan – August 31, 2025
  • Mr. Rajesh Jogpal – September 30, 2025
  • Mr. Sujan Singh – October 31, 2025
  • Mr. Ashok Kumar Garg – November 30, 2025
  • Mr. Ramesh Chandra Bidhan – December 31, 2025

27 HCS Officers Approved for IAS Promotion

In another major development, the Haryana government has approved the promotion of 27 HCS officers from the 2002-2004 batch to the IAS cadre. The proposal is now set to be sent to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for final approval, after which these officers will officially join the IAS.

List of HCS Officers to be Promoted to IAS:

Mr. Veena Hooda, Mr. Surendra Singh, Mr. Jagdeep Dhanda, Dr. Sarita Malik, Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Bhadu, Mr. Munish Nagpal, Mr. Kuldhir Singh, Mr. Vatsal Vashistha, Mr. Jaganivas, Mr. Mahabir Prasad, Mr. Mahendra Pal, Mr. Satpal Sharma, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Ms. Varsha Khangwal, Mr. Virendra Sahrawat, Mr. Satendra Duhan, Ms. Manita Malik, Mr. Satbir Singh, Ms. Amrita Siwach, Mr. Yogesh Kumar, Dr. Vandana Disodiya, Dr. Subhita Dhaka, Mr. Jaideep Kumar, Mr. Samvartak Khangwal, Mr. Anurag Dhalia, Mr. Yogesh Kumar Mehta, and Mr. Naveen Kumar Ahuja.

Major Administrative Reshuffle Expected

With the retirement of senior IAS officers and the promotion of HCS officers, the state government is expected to implement a major administrative reshuffle. Key departments, including the Chief Minister’s Office, Home Department, and Finance Department, may see new appointments.

Sources indicate that the government is also planning new district postings for the promoted officers to enhance administrative efficiency and assign critical responsibilities. This administrative overhaul is expected to inject fresh energy and efficiency into Haryana’s bureaucratic system, with a focus on vital positions and strategic postings in the coming months.

Also Read: 5 IAS Officers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh Empanelled for Secretary-Level Posts


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