Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has issued a major round of promotions for its senior bureaucrats and police officers with effect from January 1, 2026. A total of 61 IAS officers, 40 IPS officers, and 23 IFS officers have been promoted, marking a significant administrative shake-up at the start of the New Year.
Key IAS Promotions
4 IAS officers promoted to Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) level:
- Ajitabh Sharma – ACS (Energy)
- Dinesh Kumar – ACS (Administrative Reforms & Coordination)
- Rajesh Kumar Yadav – ex-officio ACS (Training), continues as Director General, HCM RIPA
- Alok Gupta – ACS, continues as Chairman, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board
Promotions from Secretary to Principal Secretary:
- Naveen Jain – Principal Secretary, General Administration Department & Cabinet
- K.K. Pathak – Principal Secretary (proforma promotion)
Other IAS promotions:
- 11 officers, including Jaipur Collector Jitendra Soni, promoted from Selection Scale to Super Time Scale (Level 14).
- 22 officers, including Pradeep Gawande, promoted from Junior Administrative Scale to Selection Scale (Level 13).
- Arvind Kumar Poswal – Joint Secretary to CM → Special Secretary to CM
- Nathmal Didel – Joint Secretary, Finance (Taxation) → Special Secretary
These promotions are aimed at strengthening administrative capacity across Rajasthan and recognizing the meritorious service of senior IAS officers.
Key IPS Promotions
Promotion to Additional Director General (ADG):
- Prafulla Kumar (2001 batch)
- Raghavendra Suhasa (2001 batch)
- Promotion to Inspector General (IG) rank: 9 officers
- Promotion to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) rank: 11 officers
Promotion of 44 Rajasthan Police Inspectors to Rajasthan Police Service (RPS) rank, including Pradeep Sharma, SHO of Chomu police station promoted to Deputy rank officer.
These changes are expected to enhance the efficiency and leadership of police operations in the state.
IFS Promotions
- 23 officers promoted, including 11 made Conservators of Forests.
- Notable names include Dr. Kavita Singh, Ajay Chittora, and Ashok Kumar Maharia.
The promotions are aimed at strengthening forest management and conservation efforts across Rajasthan.
Significance of the New Year Promotions
The New Year 2026 begins with a significant administrative and police reshuffle, injecting fresh energy and efficiency into the governance of Rajasthan.
Promotions reflect recognition of merit, seniority, and performance across IAS, IPS, and IFS cadres.
Elevation to ACS, ADG, and Principal Secretary ranks ensures that key administrative and law enforcement positions are held by experienced officers.
These promotions are expected to positively impact departmental coordination, governance, and service delivery across Rajasthan.
