New Delhi: After spending nearly 11 years on inter-cadre deputation in Uttar Pradesh, 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 his return to an administrative assignment in Sikkim following the completion of his extended deputation in Uttar Pradesh, where he held several important positions, including District Magistrate of Rampur and Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad.
Singh has now been designated as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Sikkim cadre, marking his return to an administrative role in his parent state after a prolonged deputation in Uttar Pradesh.
Deputation in Uttar Pradesh Ends After Multiple Extensions
Singh joined the Uttar Pradesh government on inter-cadre deputation in February 2015. His deputation, initially approved for five years, was extended several times during his tenure.
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In August 2025, the Centre approved another one-year extension, allowing him to continue in Uttar Pradesh until August 2026.
However, his latest deputation tenure ended on August 14, 2026. He subsequently handed over charge as Moradabad Divisional Commissioner on August 15 and proceeded on leave before reporting back to his parent cadre.
The Uttar Pradesh government later appointed Sangeeta Singh as the new Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad in its August 2026 administrative reshuffle.
Key Administrative Assignments in Uttar Pradesh
During his nearly 11-year stint in Uttar Pradesh, Singh held several administrative responsibilities across the state. His major assignments included:
- Special Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department: Joined the Uttar Pradesh government on deputation in February 2015.
- District Magistrate, Bulandshahr: Took 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 until the completion of his deputation in August 2026.
His tenure as Rampur District Magistrate brought him into the spotlight following administrative action involving Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.
With his new assignment at Sikkim House, Singh has resumed responsibilities in his parent cadre after more than a decade of service in Uttar Pradesh.
