Punjab IAS Officer Sumeet Kumar Jarangal Empaneled for Joint Secretary Posts at Centre
By Zinnia Balli
Chandigarh, April 9, 2026: Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, a senior IAS officer of the 2009 batch from the Punjab cadre, has been empaneled for appointment to the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre. This empanelment signifies that he is now eligible to be posted at this high-level rank within the Government of India.
According to the notification issued on April 8, Jarangal’s name has been included in the prestigious list. Having served in several key positions in Punjab, Jarangal has previously proven his administrative mettle as Deputy Commissioner (DC) in various districts and as the Director of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) for the state government.
Currently, Sumeet Jarangal is already on central deputation, serving as the Director of Start Up India. Notably, his wife, Isha Kalia, is also serving as a Joint Secretary at the Centre.
What is Empanelment? The central empanelment process selects top-tier officers based on their tenure and administrative experience. Jarangal’s inclusion in this list is a matter of pride for the Punjab cadre, as he will now become part of the core structure of central administration. Along with him, another officer from the Punjab cadre, Gauri Parashar Joshi (2009 batch), has also been included in this prestigious empanelment list.
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Know About Sumeet Kumar Jarangal
(IAS | Punjab | 2009)
Director, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), New Delhi
Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, born on 26 February 1979, is an Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2009 Punjab cadre. He holds an M.B.B.S. degree from Jammu University. Currently, he serves as Director at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi, a position held since April 2023. Throughout his career, he has held various roles including Director, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Deputy Commissioner, ADC, and Assistant Commissioner. He is proficient in Dogri and English. Mr. Jarangal continues to serve in the Indian Administrative Service.