Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has released a second list of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) officer transfers within 24 hours, continuing a swift bureaucratic reshuffle aimed at improving administrative performance across key districts and departments.
The latest transfer list, released Wednesday morning by the Department of Appointment and Personnel, comes right after an earlier set of significant transfers on Tuesday. The officers transferred include Additional District Magistrates (ADM) and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs).
Strict Compliance Ordered
All transferred officers have been directed to join their new postings immediately. The state government has warned of disciplinary action, including suspension, for officers who fail to report promptly.
Latest PCS Transfers – Who Goes Where
- Gaurav Ranjan Srivastava, ADM (Finance/Revenue), Bahraich → Deputy Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, Prayagraj
- Amit Kumar-II, ADM (Nagar East), Lucknow → ADM (Finance/Revenue), Bahraich
- Mahendra Pal Singh, ADM (Finance/Revenue), Auraiya → ADM (Nagar East), Lucknow
- Avinash Chandra Maurya, Deputy Director, Divisional Council, Lucknow → ADM (Finance/Revenue), Auraiya
- Narendra Singh, SDM, Moradabad → Deputy Director, Divisional Council, Lucknow
- Garima Swaroop, Joint Director, Child Development & Nutrition Directorate, Lucknow → Special Officer, Chief Electoral Officer’s Office, Lucknow
Transfers Issued on Tuesday Also Noteworthy
Alka Verma appointed Director, Medical and Health Services, seen as a key move to bolster health administration
Some officers from Tuesday’s list (e.g. Gaurav Ranjan Srivastava, Amit Kumar-II, Mahendra Pal Singh) reappear in the revised list with updated assignments
Transfers Tied to Performance and Election Readiness?
The double round of transfers within 24 hours suggests a tightening of administrative oversight possibly linked to upcoming elections and enhanced expectations from field officers. The reshuffle ensures critical positions in districts and commissions are held by officers with the desired experience and reliability.
