With the political transition in Bihar following the appointment of a new BJP chief minister, a significant bureaucratic reshuffle appears imminent. Early signals from the party’s central leadership suggest a preference for administrative efficiency and technocratic governance over legacy political appointments. This aligns with the BJP’s broader governance model witnessed in states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, where domain experts and reform-oriented officers have been strategically placed in key positions. In Bihar, several senior IAS and IPS officers may be transferred or reassigned, particularly in finance, home, and infrastructure departments. The reshuffle is expected to prioritize performance metrics and policy alignment with the Centre’s initiatives, signaling a shift toward results-driven administration.

In a significant move to embed Indic civilizational values into administrative training, the Modi government has concluded Sadhana Saptah, a week-long orientation programme aimed at instilling citizen-centric governance rooted in Kautilya’s Arthashastra and the ideals of Ram Rajya. Designed for senior bureaucrats, the initiative marks a major push to align modern policymaking with ancient Indian principles of ethics, welfare, and accountability. Through lectures, discussions and immersive modules, the programme sought to revive the philosophical underpinnings of statecraft that prioritize public good and moral conduct. Officials involved in the event view Sadhana Saptah as the beginning of a broader effort to integrate Indic knowledge systems into governance frameworks, reinforcing the administration’s emphasis on cultural grounding, leadership transformation, and values-based policy execution.

Supreme Court judge Justice Rajesh Bindal is retiring  on April 15. He had  assumed office on 13.02.2023.

IPS Kundan Krishnan to gain more prominence under the new CM, Samrat Choudhary. He is a 1994 batch Bihar cadre IPS officer, currently serving as DG Special Task Force (STF) and Special Branch. With the retirement of the present Bihar DGP in December, Krishnan is also likely to take over as the new DGP of the state.

The rumour mill suggests that IAS C. Sridhar, a 2001 batch Bihar cadre officer who is currently on deputation in the PMO as Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, may be appointed as Principal Secretary to CM Samrat Choudhary.

Under the new CM of Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, it is likely that IAS Sanjay Kumar Singh, a 2007 batch Bihar cadre officer will soon be moved to the CM Secretariat.

With IAS Anupam Kumar, earlier Secretary to the CM having recently gone on central deputation, there is a strong possibility that Singh will be appointed as the new Secretary to the CM.

As per sources after the elevation of the first BJP CM, Bihar is unlikely to see a major bureaucratic reshuffle. Amrit Pratyay is likely to continue as CS.

Senior bureaucrat Deepak Kumar, Principal Secretary to former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is expected to accompany the JD(U) leader to Delhi as Nitish takes on a larger advisory role in national politics. Sources indicate that Kumar, a 1984-batch IAS officer known for his administrative acumen and policy coordination, may soon be inducted into the NITI Aayog in a senior advisory capacity. He is likely to serve as a bridge between the former Chief Minister’s team and key central policymakers. Deepak Kumar’s long association with Nitish spanning multiple administrative tenures has made him a trusted aide in governance and planning matters. His potential move to Delhi underscores the growing influence of Nitish Kumar’s network within the central government’s policy infrastructure, marking a significant shift in Bihar’s bureaucratic landscape.

Organised by the eCommittee, Supreme Court of India, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, Government of India. Held at the Supreme Court premises (Multipurpose Hall, New Delhi). The conference was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief, eCommittee Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant. The two-day event featured five working sessions on reviewing the past, re-engineering processes, and redefining the future through technology. Key focus: eCourts Phase III project, paperless and inclusive justice system, and technological integration. A dedicated showcase of High Court technology initiatives was included.

This remains the most discussed recent reform. Judges recommended as future CJs are now transferred ~2 months early to familiarise themselves with the new High Court’s administration. First application: Justice Lisa Gill (Punjab & Haryana HC) transferred to Andhra Pradesh HC to assume CJ charge upon vacancy (late April 2026); Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari recommended as CJ, Madras HC. Legal observers view this as a positive step toward institutional efficiency and continuity. It continues to generate commentary in April 2026 as a “new normal.”

In a significant administrative development, the Central Government has approved the appointment of three Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) across major government organisations, marking the beginning of a broader restructuring in the vigilance framework. The move comes as the government is reportedly considering transferring vigilance oversight away from line departments to ensure greater independence and accountability.

Ashish Kumar Shukla has been appointed as CVO of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Delhi, under the Department of Sports. Devinder Kumar will serve as CVO, Prasar Bharati (PB), Delhi, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Meanwhile, Dalip Singh Bhadauria (IOFS:2002) has been named CVO in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Delhi.

These appointments underscore the government’s intent to strengthen internal vigilance mechanisms and streamline anti-corruption oversight across ministries and public bodies. Sources indicate that more such appointments are expected in the coming weeks as part of a phased effort to detach vigilance monitoring from departmental controls and ensure a more uniform and insulated system of oversight.

Arvind Malkhede, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, Central Railway is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR).

 Dilip Kumar has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). He is a 2002 batch IRSME officer.

Dheeraj Kumar has been appointed as ADC to Governor in Haryana with additional charge of SP, Lokayukta. He is a 2013 batch IPS officer of Haryana cadre.

IAS officers of AGMUT cadre have been reshuffled and posted at different places. Rajeev Shukla, K C Surender and Anoop Tkakur have been shifted to Puducherry, while Vivek Agarwal, Mrs Asha Choudhary Malhotra, Pranjal J Hazarika and Vikas Ahlawat will be posted at J&K. Similarly, Saumyaketu Mishra and Sushil Singh were transferred to Mizoram and D Karthikeyan was moved to Chandigarh.

The ECI has appointed Varun Kumar Singh, a 2015 batch IRS-C&IT officer, as Expenditure Observer for Paschim Bardhaman in West Bengal.

The CBIC has granted proforma promotion in the grade of Additional Commissioner (NFSG) to three IRS(C&IT) Officers w e f January 1, 2026.They are- Poonam Bhatt, Bawakar Swapnil Sharad and Vikas Kumar.

Amaresh Kumar has been selected for the post of Executive Vice President at GST Network on deputation for a period of five years . he is a 2007 batch IRS(C&IT) Officer.

Kumthe Sumit Baban has been posted as Asstt Director in the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under MHA on deputation basis for a period of four years. He is a 2017 batch IRS(C&IT) officer.

Navtej Singh has joined the NITI Aayog as Director under the Central Staffing Scheme. He is a Trade Service officer.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three Judicial Officers for appointment as Judges of the Karnataka High Court. They are: Ms. Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde, Ms. Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi, and Mahadevappa Brungesh.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of four Additional Judges for appointment as Permanent Judges of the Telangana High Court. They are: Ms. Justice Yara Renuka, Justice Nandikonda Narsing Rao, Ms Justice E. Tirumala Devi, and Justice B.R. Madhusudhan Rao.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the name of Ms. Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande, Additional Judge, for appointment as a Permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of two Advocates for appointment as Judges of the Kerala High Court. They are: Ms. Preeta Aravindan Krishnamma and Ms. Liz Mathew Anthraper.

Ms Ambica Anand has been appointed as Director in the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) under the Department of Expenditure on 'lateral shift' basis on co-terminus basis with 8th CPC which is further extendable upto October 13, 2030 (i.e. balance period out of admissible tenure of five years under Central Staffing Scheme). She is a 2009 batch ISS officer.

Ms Smitha Mol M S has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) under the Department of Expenditure on 'lateral shift' basis on co-terminus basis with 8th CPC which is further extendable upto April 14, 2029 (i.e. balance period out of admissible tenure of four years under Central Staffing Scheme). She is a 2013 batch IAS officer of Tripura cadre.

Ashok Kumar Dalal, Sr Accounts Officer, O/o CGA Delhi, has been shifted to CBIC, Rohtak.

Three IAS officers have been assigned new roles in W Bengal. Unice Rishin Ismail has been posted as Senior Special Secretary, Health and family Welfare, while Naveen Kumar Chandra will join as Joint Secretary, Food & Supplies and P Promoth was made Joint Secretary, MS & ME & T Department.

Varanasi Udaya Bhaskar has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 19 batch  officer and retired from Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL).

Akhil Agrawal and Rajiv Kumar Srivastava have been empanelled for appointment as IEMs. Both are from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL).

Rajesh Ranjan has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1984 batch IPS officer and retired as DG (CISF), New Delhi.

Rajesh Pratap Singh has been empanelled for appointment as IEM. He is a 1985  batch IPS officer and retired as Spl DG, CRPF, New Delhi.

Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) has advertised the post of General Manager- Signalling and Telecommunication on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by May 6, 2026.

National Capital Region Transport Corporation is seeking  Deputy General Manager/ Information Technology on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by May 9, 2026.

Last date to apply for Assistant Director post in Sports Authority of India has been extended. The revised date is June 10, 2026.

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has advertised the post of Director National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai. Applications must reach latest by May 26, 2026.

World Bank is seeking to hire Senior Urban Transport Specialist for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by May 1, 2026.

Ministry of Jal Shakti has invited applications for the post of Consultant (Agriculture) in Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), New Delhi on deputation basis. Details can be availed from Ministry of Jal Shakti.

National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has advertised the post of Deputy General Manager-Track. Applications must reach latest by May 9, 2026.

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DF in Keralam

DF in Keralam? A big no! It will be similar to 2011 neck to neck 72 68! Also Puducherry I doubt! Puducherry won't be a cake walk! DMK will retain the power, Assam too it's BJP but NDA majority! West Bengal after SIR and all I feel that Didi has to take INC support as Muslims may vote INC in Malda-Murshidabad stretch!

Mandar Andurlekar

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Pay parity with Government school teachers

The appellant sought information from the Directorate of Education about the pay scale PGT teachers working with Universal Public School such as whether there is Pay parity with Government school teachers, percentage of Basic Pay paid as DA etc. During the hearing before the CIC, the Appellant restricted his arguments to the fact that the documents provided to him are not attested or certified by the PIO. The CIC directed the Directorate of Education to provide certified copies of relevant documents free of charge to the Appellant.

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A citizen can seek information about a private organization from the public authority which holds the information. The certified copy of the document can be used as evidence in a court of law.

Citation: Khagesh Chandra Joshi v. Directorate of Education in File No: CIC/DIRED/A/2024/108070; Date of Decision : 25.08.2025

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