Bureaucracy: 8 IAS promoted, 5 elevated to additional Chief Secretary in UP

Senior IAS officer Sanjay Prasad has been promoted from Principal Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary. Along with the promotion, he has been entrusted with crucial responsibilities as ACS to the Chief Minister, ACS (Information), and ACS (Home), making him one of the most influential officers in the state administration.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal
Updated : 12 January 2026, 6:37 PM IST
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Lucknow: In a major administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has promoted eight IAS officers, elevating five of them from the rank of Principal Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary (ACS).

The appointments were approved by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, following which the Appointment Department issued the official orders.

Sanjay Prasad Elevated to Key ACS Roles

Senior IAS officer Sanjay Prasad has been promoted from Principal Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary. Along with the promotion, he has been entrusted with crucial responsibilities as ACS to the Chief Minister, ACS (Information), and ACS (Home), making him one of the most influential officers in the state administration.

Five Officers Appointed as Additional Chief Secretaries

Out of the eight IAS officers promoted, five have been appointed to the post of Additional Chief Secretary. The promotions are part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen administrative efficiency and leadership at the top level of governance.

Orders Issued After CM’s Approval

The Department of Appointments confirmed that the promotions and postings were finalized after receiving formal approval from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The changes are effective immediately.

List of Promoted Officers

The official list detailing the names and new postings of all eight promoted IAS officers has been released by the state government.

Location : 
  • Uttar Pradesh

Published : 
  • 12 January 2026, 6:37 PM IST

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