Himachal announces major IPS, IAS and HPAS officers transfers; Details Inside
Babushahi Bureau
Shimla (Punjab), February 11, 2026: The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a comprehensive set of transfer and posting orders for officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS), effective immediately. The move is part of the state’s ongoing strategy to enhance governance and streamline administrative functioning.
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IPS Transfers:
Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, IPS (HP:2012), has been appointed as the Managing Director of MILKFED, Himachal Pradesh. He assumes charge following the relief of Rajesh Sharma, IFS (HP:2000), who had been serving in an additional capacity while holding the post of State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha.
IAS Officers transfers
Abhishek Jain, IAS (HP:2002), currently Advisor (Regulatory Reforms) in New Delhi and Secretary (Finance, Planning, Economics & Statistics) as well as 20-Point Programme & JSV holder, has been entrusted with additional responsibility as Secretary (Technical Education) by the Governor’s directive.
Sandeep Kumar, IAS (2010), previously Settlement Officer for Kangra Division, has been appointed Divisional Commissioner of Kangra Division, with headquarters in Dharmshala.
HPAS Officer Changes:
- Jas Pal, HPAS (2024), Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) in Shillai, Sirmaur district, now also holds additional charge as SDO (Civil) at Kafota.
- Jagdeep Singh, HPAS (2025), previously awaiting posting, has been instructed to report to the Department of Personnel for further assignment.
- Om Prakash, HPAS (2025), has been appointed Joint Director of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College, Chamba, replacing Raman Gharsa, HPAS (2017), whose earlier appointment as Additional Director was revoked.
- Naresh Kumar Verma, HPAS (2014), has been transferred from Additional Director, Technical Education, Sundernagar (Mandi), to Executive Director of HRTC, Shimla. He succeeds Dr. Bhuvan Sharma, HPAS (2018), who had been holding additional charge as Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Shimla.