Major reshuffle likely in Haryana: 8 IAS officers to retire in 2025, 27 HCS officers approved for promotion
Ramesh Goyat
Chandigarh, March 16, 2025 – Haryana is set to witness a significant administrative restructuring this year, with the retirement of eight senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and the promotion of 27 Haryana Civil Service (HCS) officers to the IAS cadre.
8 Senior IAS Officers to Retire
According to the list released by the Haryana Personnel Department, eight IAS officers will retire between April and December 2025. Their retirement is expected to create opportunities for new officers within the state administration.
List of IAS Officers Retiring in 2025:
- Ashok Khemka – April 30, 2025
- Anurag Rastogi – June 30, 2025
- Mahabir Kaushik – June 30, 2025
- Anand Mohan Sharan – August 31, 2025
- Rajesh Jogpal – September 30, 2025
- Sujan Singh – October 31, 2025
- Ashok Kumar Garg – November 30, 2025
- Ramesh Chandra Bidhan – December 31, 2025
27 HCS Officers Approved for IAS Promotion
The Haryana government has approved the promotion of 27 HCS officers from the 2002-2004 batch to the IAS cadre. The proposal will now be sent to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for final approval, after which these officers will officially join the IAS.
List of HCS Officers to be Promoted to IAS:
Veena Hooda, Surendra Singh, Jagdeep Dhanda, Dr. Sarita Malik, Kamlesh Kumar Bhadu, Munish Nagpal, Kuldhir Singh, Vatsal Vashistha, Jaganivas, Mahabir Prasad, Mahendra Pal, Satpal Sharma, Sushil Kumar, Varsha Khangwal, Virendra Sahrawat, Satendra Duhan, Manita Malik, Satbir Singh, Amrita Siwach, Yogesh Kumar, Dr. Vandana Disodiya, Dr. Subhita Dhaka, Jaideep Kumar, Samvartak Khangwal, Anurag Dhalia, Yogesh Kumar Mehta, and Naveen Kumar Ahuja.
Major Administrative Reshuffle Expected
With the retirement of senior IAS officers and the promotion of HCS officers, the state government is likely to implement a major administrative reshuffle. Key departments such as the Chief Minister’s Office, Home Department, and Finance Department may see new appointments.
According to sources, the government is also planning new district postings for the promoted officers, aiming to enhance administrative efficiency and assign critical responsibilities to new officers.
What’s Next?
- Replacement of retiring IAS officers with new appointments.
- Promoted HCS officers to take charge of new roles once their promotion is finalized.
- Anticipated reshuffling at district and departmental levels.
- Strategic restructuring in key government offices to improve governance.
This administrative overhaul is expected to bring fresh energy and efficiency to Haryana’s bureaucratic system. It will be interesting to see which officers take charge of crucial positions in the coming months.