Bureaucracy: 8 IAS, 86 PCS officers transferred in Punjab

The large-scale move is aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency and ensuring fresh appointments in crucial positions across the state.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 20 February 2026, 5:56 PM IST

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Chandigarh: The Punjab government has ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 8 IAS and 86 PCS officers across various districts and departments.

The large-scale move is aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency and ensuring fresh appointments in crucial positions across the state.

The reshuffle impacts key administrative posts including Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADC), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDM), Regional Transport Officers (RTO), Joint Commissioners, and senior officials in municipal corporations and development authorities.

IAS Officers Transferred

The following IAS officers have been reassigned:

• Rajdeep Singh Brar - ADC (Urban), Bathinda and ACA, Bathinda Development Authority
• Rubinderjit Brar - Additional Secretary, Local Bodies (to continue holding previous charge)
• Divya P - ADC (Rural), Jalandhar
• Vivek Kumar Modi - ADC, Barnala
• Krishna Pal Rajput - ADC (Rural Development), Ferozepur
• Davi Goel - ADC, Muktsar
• Kritika Goel - SDM, Mahal Kalan
• Rakesh Kumar Meena - Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Bathinda

PCS Officers Transferred

A total of 86 PCS officers have also been shifted. Key appointments include:

• Gurpreet Singh Thind - ADC (General), Tarn Taran
• Rupinder Pal Singh - ADC (Urban), Amritsar
• Amit Bambi - ADC (Urban), Ludhiana
• Amarvir Kaur Bhullar - Secretary, Subordinate Services Selection Board
• Paramjit Singh - Additional Chief Administrator, Patiala Development Authority
• Amandeep Kaur - ADC, Ferozepur
• Nidhi Kumud Bamba - ADC, Hoshiarpur
• Harjot Kaur - Controller, Printing and Publications, Punjab
• Manjit Singh Cheema - Deputy Commissioner, Jagraon
• Poonam Singh - ADC, Ludhiana
• Kala Ram Kansal - SDM, Pattran
• Arvind Kumar - SDM, Khamano
• Jai Inder Singh - Additional Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Amritsar
• Mankanwal Singh Chahal - RTO, Ludhiana
• Deepak Bhatia - SDM, Batala
• Randeep Singh Heer - SDM, Phagwara
• Arshdeep Singh Lubana - SDM, Pathankot
• Baljit Kaur - SDM, Mansa
• Pramod Singla - Deputy Secretary, Sports and Youth Services
• Varun Kumar - RTO, Mohali
• Sukhpal Singh - SDM, Anandpur Sahib

The reshuffle is seen as a strategic step by the Punjab government to streamline governance, improve coordination at the district level, and enhance service delivery mechanisms.