Rajasthan Government Implements Major Administrative Reshuffle Ahead of Local Elections

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Rajasthan government has transferred 26 IAS and 53 RAS officers ahead of the upcoming local body elections. This move, directed by the State Election Commission, aims to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct. The reshuffle includes the appointment of new officers in various key positions, including the Ajmer Development Authority and Rajasthan University. The urgency of these changes reflects the government's commitment to a smooth electoral process, with immediate reporting required from the newly assigned officers. This article delves into the details of the reshuffle and its implications for the upcoming elections.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 18, 2026, 11:35 IST

Significant Transfers in Rajasthan Administration

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Jaipur, Aug 18: In a significant move, the Rajasthan government executed a substantial administrative reshuffle late at night, transferring 26 IAS and 53 RAS officers in anticipation of the Model Code of Conduct for the forthcoming local body elections.

As part of this reshuffle, 14 trainee IAS officers have been designated as Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) in the offices of District Election Officers across various regions.

This transfer initiative follows a directive from the State Election Commission, which mandated the relocation of officers who have been stationed at the same post for three years or longer.

Last week, several RAS officers were also reassigned, and changes were made among various commissioners and secretaries of development authorities and Urban Improvement Trusts (UITs).

Nitya K., who served as the Commissioner of the Ajmer Development Authority, has now been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Energy Department.

Rashmi Rani, the CEO of the Jaisalmer Zila Parishad, will now take over as Commissioner of the Ajmer Development Authority. Girdhar, previously the CEO of the Sri Ganganagar Zila Parishad, has been reassigned as CEO of the Bhiwadi Integrated Development Authority (BIDA).

Utsah Chaudhary, who was the Commissioner of the Jodhpur Development Authority, has been appointed Joint Secretary in the Disaster Management Department.

Dhaygude Sneh Nana, Secretary of the Alwar UIT, will now serve as Commissioner of the Bikaner Development Authority.

Gaurav Budania, CEO of the Sawai Madhopur Zila Parishad, has been appointed as Commissioner of the Ajmer Municipal Corporation, while Shalukhe Gaurav Ravindra, CEO of the Alwar Zila Parishad, has been transferred to serve as Secretary of the Bhilwara UIT.

Additionally, six IAS officers who were awaiting new postings have received assignments: Lalit Goyal is now Joint Secretary for PWD, Abhishek Jain is CEO of the Zila Parishad in Sri Ganganagar, Pritam Kumar is CEO of the Zila Parishad in Udaipur, Saksham Goyal is Joint Secretary for the Water Supply Department, Bhesare Shubham Ashok is CEO of the Zila Parishad in Jaipur, and Pratibha Daya is CEO of the Zila Parishad in Karauli. Kaluram has been appointed as the Registrar of Rajasthan University.

Kailash Chand Sharma, previously the Additional Registrar of the Revenue Board, has been reassigned as Secretary of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education, a position that had been vacant for some time.

Meanwhile, Kaluram, who recently served as Special Assistant to the Rajasthan Minister of State for Energy Hiralal Nagar, has been appointed Registrar of Rajasthan University. He was placed on Awaiting Posting Orders (APO) status on August 12 and has now received a new assignment within a week.

Three RAS officers are currently on Awaiting Posting Orders status: Ashu Chaudhary, Registrar of Rajasthan University; Ranjita Gautam, Secretary of the Rajasthan Textbook Board; and Suresh Kumar Rao, Protocol Officer, GAD Jodhpur. Mahavir Singh-II, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Karauli, has been transferred to serve as Secretary of the Rajasthan Textbook Board in Jaipur, replacing Ranjita Gautam.

The Model Code of Conduct for the upcoming urban local body elections is anticipated to be implemented soon. In light of this, the Department of Personnel has instructed the transferred RAS officers to report to their new roles immediately.

Orders have also been issued to District Collectors and Heads of Departments to ensure that the transferred officers are relieved from their current positions without delay.

Officers have been directed to report to their new postings promptly, with warnings of disciplinary action for those who do not comply with the orders.