New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the inter-cadre transfer of Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Annu Tatu from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre to the Gujarat cadre on marriage grounds.
The decision, reported on October 15, 2026, follows her marriage to Gautam Vivekanandan, a 2023-batch IPS officer belonging to the Gujarat cadre.
The transfer has been approved under the provisions of the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954, after obtaining the necessary concurrence from the governments concerned.
With the approval, the 2022-batch officer will now serve in the Gujarat cadre, enabling her to join the same cadre as her husband.
The development has brought attention to Annu Tatu’s educational background, policing career, previous assignments in Assam and the rules governing inter-cadre transfers of All India Services officers.
Who Is IPS Annu Tatu?
Annu Tatu is a 2022-batch Indian Police Service officer who was initially allocated to the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
She is originally from Rajasthan and entered the IPS through direct recruitment after qualifying for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Born in 1998, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree.
She joined the Indian Police Service on August 29, 2022, and subsequently began her policing career in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
During her initial years of service, she held assignments in Assam, including postings connected with Sivasagar district and Sadiya.
Her cadre has now been changed to Gujarat following the Central Government’s approval of her request for an inter-cadre transfer on marriage grounds.
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IPS Annu Tatu: Personal and Service Profile
- Service: Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Batch: 2022
- Original cadre: Assam-Meghalaya
- New cadre: Gujarat
- Home state: Rajasthan
- Year of birth: 1998
- Educational qualification: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Date of joining IPS: August 29, 2022
- Recruitment: Direct Recruit
- Husband: Gautam Vivekanandan, IPS (2023 batch, Gujarat cadre)
- Reason for cadre transfer: Marriage grounds
- Annu Tatu’s IPS Career and Postings in Assam
After joining the Indian Police Service in August 2022, Annu Tatu was allotted the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
As part of her early career, she served in policing assignments in Assam, gaining experience in district administration, law enforcement and police supervision.
She was attached to Sivasagar district during her initial service.
She later served as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Headquarters, in Sadiya, Assam.
The position of ASP is an important early-career assignment for IPS officers, involving responsibilities related to police administration, law and order, crime prevention and coordination with senior district police officials.
Her service in Assam provided experience in the policing and administrative requirements of the region before her cadre transfer to Gujarat.
Why Was IPS Annu Tatu Transferred to Gujarat?
The transfer was approved following Annu Tatu’s marriage to Gautam Vivekanandan, a 2023-batch IPS officer of the Gujarat cadre.
Since the two officers belonged to different cadres, an inter-cadre transfer was required to enable them to serve in the same cadre.
Annu Tatu was serving in the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, while her husband belonged to the Gujarat cadre.
The Central Government approved her movement to Gujarat under the applicable rules governing cadre allocation and transfers of IPS officers.
The decision was taken after obtaining the concurrence of the governments of Assam, Meghalaya and Gujarat.
Following the transfer, she will be eligible for a posting in Gujarat in accordance with the state’s administrative requirements.
Her specific new assignment has not been mentioned in the information available.
Who Is IPS Gautam Vivekanandan?
Gautam Vivekanandan is a 2023-batch Indian Police Service officer belonging to the Gujarat cadre.
He is the husband of IPS officer Annu Tatu.
Their marriage formed the basis of the request for her transfer from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre to Gujarat.
Under the applicable inter-cadre transfer provisions, marriage between eligible All India Services officers can provide grounds for consideration of a cadre change, subject to government approval and prescribed conditions.
The approval of Annu Tatu’s transfer will allow the two officers to serve within the same cadre.
Centre Approves Transfer Under IPS Cadre Rules, 1954
The inter-cadre transfer has been approved under Sub-Rule (2) of Rule 5 of the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954.
The provision enables the Central Government, with the concurrence of the state governments concerned, to transfer a cadre officer from one cadre to another.
Such transfers are governed by the relevant rules and policies applicable to members of the All India Services.
In Annu Tatu’s case, the Central Government approved the transfer after the required concurrence was obtained from Assam, Meghalaya and Gujarat.
The decision changes her cadre allocation from Assam-Meghalaya to Gujarat.
It does not represent a change of service or batch. She remains a 2022-batch Indian Police Service officer.
What Are the Rules for Inter-Cadre Transfer on Marriage Grounds?
Under the policy governing inter-cadre transfers of All India Services officers, marriage between eligible officers can be considered a valid ground for seeking a cadre change.
The policy is intended to address situations in which spouses serving in the All India Services are allocated to different cadres.
However, such transfers are not automatic.
They are subject to the applicable policy, concurrence requirements and approval of the competent authority.
The rules also contain restrictions relating to allocation to an officer’s home state, subject to applicable exceptions.
In cases involving officers belonging to different cadres, the Central Government examines the request in accordance with the relevant service rules and inter-cadre transfer guidelines.
Annu Tatu’s transfer has been approved through this process.
What Happens After Annu Tatu’s Gujarat Cadre Transfer?
Following the approval of her inter-cadre transfer, Annu Tatu will move from the Assam-Meghalaya cadre to the Gujarat cadre.
Her subsequent posting will be determined by the competent authorities in Gujarat, depending on administrative requirements and the positions available.
The transfer enables her to serve in the same cadre as her husband, IPS Gautam Vivekanandan.
The move marks a new phase in her policing career after her initial assignments in Assam.
While the cadre change has been approved, the available information does not specify the date on which she will assume a new post in Gujarat or the designation she will receive.
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