Private Secretary cadre officer Kuldeep Singh promoted to Secretary Rank in Punjab Secretariat
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 1, 2026:The Government of Punjab has promoted Kuldeep Singh, an officer of the Private Secretary cadre posted in the Punjab Civil Secretariat, to the post of Secretary/Minister.
According to orders issued by the General Administration Department and signed by Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha, Kuldeep Singh has been elevated to Level 21 (₹67,400–2,01,200) under the Punjab Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2021.
The promotion will come into effect from the date he assumes charge, and he will remain on probation for a period of one year.
The order further states that in case of any future reduction in vacancies in the Secretary cadre, the officer may be reverted to the post of Private Secretary without prior notice.