Punjab Reshuffles 12 IAS Officers, Four Deputy Commissioners Transferred

• Punjab government announced the transfer of 12 IAS officers, including four deputy commissioners.
• Himanshu Aggarwal appointed as DC Patiala, replacing Varjeet Walia, who moves to DC Jalandhar.
• Amit Kumar Panchal takes charge as DC Muktsar, and Akash Bansal becomes DC Kapurthala.
• Vikas Pratap named additional chief secretary, technical education; Sumer Singh Gurjar appointed principal secretary, defence services welfare.
• Babita, commissioner agriculture, receives additional charge of commissioner Ferozepur division.

Key Questions Answered

What prompted this significant IAS officer reshuffle in Punjab?

The Punjab government transferred 12 IAS officers, including four deputy commissioners, on Monday, April 6, 2026. This reshuffle aims to strengthen administrative performance.

How will these new appointments impact Punjab's administration?

Punjab's administration will see strengthened performance following the transfer of 12 IAS officers, including four deputy commissioners.

Could more administrative changes be coming to Punjab soon?

Yes, administrative changes are occurring in Punjab, including a recent reshuffle of 9 IAS/PCS officers and a new policy granting weekly off days to SHOs in Khanna police district.