Chandigarh: The Haryana Government has approved a major round of promotions for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across multiple batches, with effect from January 1, 2026. The promotion orders were formally issued by Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Rastogi, marking a significant New Year administrative exercise in the state bureaucracy.
The promotions span officers from the 1996 to 2022 batches, covering elevations to the Chief Secretary’s Grade, Higher Administrative Grade, Super Time Scale, Selection Grade, Junior Administrative Grade, and Senior Time Scale. Several officers currently on central or inter-government deputation have also been granted proforma promotions, ensuring continuity in career progression.
1996 Batch Officer Promoted to Chief Secretary’s Grade
At the senior-most level, Shyamal Misra, an IAS officer of the 1996 batch, has been promoted to the Chief Secretary’s Grade, which corresponds to Level 17 in the Pay Matrix.
This is the highest grade in the state administrative hierarchy and reflects his seniority and extensive administrative experience.
Four IAS Officers of 2001 Batch Elevated to Higher Administrative Grade
The state government has promoted four IAS officers of the 2001 batch to the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG – Level 15).
Promotions within Haryana Cadre
- Mr. Vijay Singh Dahiya
- Ms. Amneet P. Kumar
- Proforma Promotions (On Central Deputation)
- Mr. Vikas Gupta
- Mr. Pankaj Yadav
The proforma promotions ensure that officers serving the Union Government do not lose seniority or promotional benefits while on deputation.
Five Officers of 2010 Batch Promoted to Super Time Scale
The Haryana Government has promoted five IAS officers of the 2010 batch to the Super Time Scale (Level 14).
Promoted Officers
- Mr. Prabhjot Singh
- Mr. Rajnarayan Kaushik
- Mr. Jitender Kumar
- Ms. Hema Sharma
Proforma Promotion
Dr. Garima Mittal has been accorded a proforma promotion to the Super Time Scale.
Eight IAS Officers of 2013 Batch Granted Selection Grade
A total of eight IAS officers from the 2013 batch have been promoted to the Selection Grade (Level 13).
Officers Granted Selection Grade
- Mr. Parth Gupta
- Mr. Ajay Kumar
- Mr. Pradeep Dahiya
- Ms. Sangeeta Tetarwal
- Ms. Mandeep Kaur
- Ms. Pratima Chaudhary
- Mr. Virender Kumar Dahiya
Proforma Promotion
Mr. Nishant Kumar Yadav, currently on deputation with the Chandigarh Administration, has been granted a proforma Selection Grade promotion.
Nine IAS Officers of 2017 Batch Promoted to Junior Administrative Grade
The government has promoted nine IAS officers of the 2017 batch to the Junior Administrative Grade (JAG – Level 12).
Promoted Officers
- Mr. Vishram Kumar Meena
- Mr. Swapnil Ravindra Patil
- Mr. Sahil Gupta
- Dr. Vaishali Sharma
- Mr. Mahabir Prasad
- Mr. Mahender Pal
- Mr. Satpal Sharma
- Mr. Amar Deep Singh
- Mr. Sushil Kumar
Seven IAS Officers of 2022 Batch Elevated to Senior Time Scale
In a boost to younger officers, seven IAS officers of the 2022 batch have been promoted to the Senior Time Scale (Level 11) with effect from January 1, 2026.
Promoted Officers
- Mr. Ankit Kumar Chouksey
- Ms. Anjali Shrotriya
- Mr. Arpit Sangal
- Ms. Jyoti
- Dr. Rahul
- Mr. Shashvat Sangwan
- Mr. Utsav Anand
Administrative Significance
The large-scale promotion exercise reflects the Haryana Government’s focus on:
- Timely career progression of IAS officers
- Strengthening administrative leadership at all levels
- Maintaining morale within the civil services
- Ensuring continuity and efficiency in governance
By covering officers from entry-level to the highest ranks, the move provides a structured leadership pipeline for the state administration.
