Civil Service / Odisha IAS Reshuffle 2026: New Collectors Appointed In Nabarangpur, Nuapada Districts
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The Odisha government effected an IAS-level reshuffle, with Maheswar Swain appointed Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister and Madhusudan Dash posted in the GA & PG Department.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7: The Odisha government on Wednesday has effected a reshuffle at the IAS level, with changes in the administration of Nabarangpur and Nuapada districts.
Maheswar Swain, IAS (SCS-2014), who was serving as Collector and District Magistrate of Nabarangpur, has been appointed Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister.
Madhusudan Dash, IAS (SCS-2014), who was serving as Collector and District Magistrate of Nuapada, has been appointed Additional Secretary to the Government in the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA & PG) Department.
Pradeep Kumar Nayak, IAS (SCS-2014), Additional Commissioner, Additional Regional Court, Bhubaneswar, has been appointed Additional Secretary to the Government in the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department.
Maheswar Swain, IAS (SCS-2014), who was serving as Collector and District Magistrate of Nabarangpur, has been appointed Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister.
Madhusudan Dash, IAS (SCS-2014), who was serving as Collector and District Magistrate of Nuapada, has been appointed Additional Secretary to the Government in the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA & PG) Department.
Pradeep Kumar Nayak, IAS (SCS-2014), Additional Commissioner, Additional Regional Court, Bhubaneswar, has been appointed Additional Secretary to the Government in the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department.
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New Collectors For Nabarangpur, Nuapada
Anya Das, IAS (RR-2019), currently Deputy Secretary to the Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department, has been appointed Collector and District Magistrate of Nabarangpur.
Madhumita, IAS (RR-2020), who joined the GA & PG Department after availing maternity leave, has been appointed Collector and District Magistrate of Nuapada.
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Other IAS Postings
Ashni A L, IAS (RR-2023), currently Under Secretary to the Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department, has been posted as Sub-Collector, Bhabanipatna.
Kasturi Sha, IAS (RR-2024), currently Sub-Collector, Bhawanipatna, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government in the GA & PG Department.
It can be mentioned here that IAS officers are part of an All-India Service with state cadres governed by the All-India Services Act and IAS Cadre Rules. Within this framework, state governments make postings and transfers of officers in their cadres to meet administrative requirements and ensure effective governance.
Anya Das, IAS (RR-2019), currently Deputy Secretary to the Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department, has been appointed Collector and District Magistrate of Nabarangpur.
Madhumita, IAS (RR-2020), who joined the GA & PG Department after availing maternity leave, has been appointed Collector and District Magistrate of Nuapada.
Also Read: Odisha Police SI Recruitment 2026: CPSE Re-Test Notification Expected Next Week
Other IAS Postings
Ashni A L, IAS (RR-2023), currently Under Secretary to the Government in the Health and Family Welfare Department, has been posted as Sub-Collector, Bhabanipatna.
Kasturi Sha, IAS (RR-2024), currently Sub-Collector, Bhawanipatna, has been posted as Under Secretary to the Government in the GA & PG Department.
It can be mentioned here that IAS officers are part of an All-India Service with state cadres governed by the All-India Services Act and IAS Cadre Rules. Within this framework, state governments make postings and transfers of officers in their cadres to meet administrative requirements and ensure effective governance.
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