Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has ordered a series of administrative changes involving six IAS officers, assigning new responsibilities across key departments and urban local bodies.
Through a notification dated October 30, 2026, issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), the state government transferred Suralkar Vikas Kishor, IAS, from the School Education Department and appointed him Commissioner for Backward Classes in Bengaluru.
The order also appoints Venkat Raja as Commissioner for Panchayat Raj, transfers Shilpa Nag C.T. to head Bengaluru West City Corporation and assigns Shinde Avinash Sanjeevan a position in the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB).
Meanwhile, K.A. Dayananda has been continued as Commissioner of the Karnataka Housing Board, while the notification makes changes to the earlier posting arrangement of Rajendra K.V., who is proceeding on central deputation.
Key IAS Transfers and Administrative Changes
The major appointments and changes under the notification include:
- Suralkar Vikas Kishor (IAS: 2012: KN): Transferred from Commissioner, Department of School Education, and appointed Commissioner for Backward Classes, Bengaluru.
- K.A. Dayananda (IAS: 2012: KN): Continued as Commissioner, Karnataka Housing Board, Bengaluru, through a partial modification of an earlier notification.
- Venkat Raja (IAS: 2013: KN): Appointed Commissioner for Panchayat Raj, Bengaluru, relieving Patil Yalagouda Shivanagouda of the concurrent charge.
- Shilpa Nag C.T. (IAS: 2014: KN): Transferred from the Greater Bengaluru Authority and appointed Commissioner, Bengaluru West City Corporation.
- Rajendra K.V. (IAS: 2013: KN): The notification provides for his departure on central deputation, creating the vacancy filled by Shilpa Nag.
- Shinde Avinash Sanjeevan (IAS: 2020: KN): Appointed Deputy Secretary, Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board, Kalaburagi, and additionally placed in charge as Additional Commissioner for Public Instruction, Kalaburagi.
Who are the Six IAS Officers?
Suralkar Vikas Kishor
Suralkar Vikas Kishor is a 2012-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre.
Before his latest transfer, he was serving as Commissioner of the Department of School Education, Bengaluru. His earlier administrative responsibilities include serving as Chief Executive Officer in the Panchayat administration.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Amravati, Maharashtra.
Previous Roles:
- Commissioner, Department of School Education, Bengaluru.
- Chief Executive Officer, Panchayat administration.
He will now head the Backward Classes portfolio as Commissioner for Backward Classes, Bengaluru.
K.A. Dayananda
K.A. Dayananda is a 2012-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre who entered the IAS through the State Civil Service route.
He has been continued as Commissioner of the Karnataka Housing Board under the October 30 notification.
He has a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), with Economics and a Master of Arts (M.A.), with Art.
Previous Role:
- Commissioner, Karnataka Housing Board, Bengaluru.
Venkat Raja
Venkat Raja is a 2013-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre.
Before the latest appointment, he was awaiting a posting. He has previously served in district administration and other important government departments.
He completed his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from Rajasthan College, University of Rajasthan and Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Delhi’s Delhi School of Economics.
Previous Roles:
- Deputy Commissioner, Kodagu district.
- Deputy Commissioner, Kolar district.
- Additional Commissioner, Excise Department.
- Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, during his central training/attachment.
His appointment as Commissioner for Panchayat Raj places him in charge of an important department responsible for rural local governance and Panchayat administration in Karnataka.
Shilpa Nag C.T.
Shilpa Nag C.T. is a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre.
She has held several administrative positions in urban governance, rural development and public administration.
Before the latest reshuffle, she was serving as Special Commissioner at the Greater Bengaluru Authority, handling FECC, elections, disaster management, public relations and coordination.
She holds a Graduate degree in Journalism from Bangalore University and Postgraduate qualification in Human Resource Management. She also completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management from Bangalore University.
Previous Roles:
- Commissioner, Rural Development.
- Commissioner, Panchayati Raj.
- Commissioner, Mysuru City Corporation.
- Director, Abdul Nazir Sab State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
- Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Haveri.
- Assistant Commissioner, Kundapura Subdivision, Udupi district.
- Special Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority.
Her appointment as Commissioner of Bengaluru West City Corporation marks another important urban administration assignment in her career.
Dr. Rajendra K.V.
Dr. Rajendra K.V. is a 2013-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre.
He was serving as Commissioner of Bengaluru West City Corporation before being relieved for central deputation, according to the October 30 notification.
He has a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
Previous Roles:
- Managing Director, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
- Director, Department of Tourism, Karnataka.
- Deputy Commissioner, Mysuru district.
- Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada district.
- Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Belagavi.
- Chief Executive Officer, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Ballari.
- Assistant Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada.
His administrative experience includes district administration, rural development, tourism and urban governance.
Shinde Avinash Sanjeevan
Shinde Avinash Sanjeevan is a 2020-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre.
Before the latest order, he was serving as Commissioner of Kalaburagi City Corporation.
The government has now appointed him Deputy Secretary of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board in Kalaburagi. He has also been assigned the concurrent charge of Additional Commissioner for Public Instruction in Kalaburagi.
He has a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
Previous Roles:
- Commissioner, Kalaburagi City Corporation.
- Assistant Commissioner, Lingasugur Subdivision, Raichur district.
- District-level probationary assignments during his initial years in service.
His new responsibilities combine regional development administration with public instruction-related duties.
A Wider Administrative Reallocation
The October 30 notification brings changes across multiple administrative areas, including school education, backward classes welfare, rural governance, urban administration and regional development.
The appointment of Suralkar Vikas Kishor to the Backward Classes portfolio and Venkat Raja to Panchayat Raj changes the leadership of two important departments.
Meanwhile, Shilpa Nag’s appointment to Bengaluru West City Corporation fills the position vacated by Rajendra K.V. ahead of his central deputation.
The assignment of dual responsibilities to Shinde Avinash Sanjeevan also brings changes to the administrative leadership of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board and the Public Instruction establishment in Kalaburagi.
