Several IAS officers transferred and given postings in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has executed a major administrative reshuffle, transferring several IAS officers across various departments. The changes affect key sectors including education, tourism, and infrastructure.
Why it matters
Administrative reshuffles in state governments directly impact the efficiency and implementation of public services and regional development projects.
In a major reshuffle, the government on Friday (August 7, 2026) transferred several IAS officers and gave postings and full additional charges to some others with immediate effect.
Shamsher Singh Rawat, Special Chief Secretary in the General Administration Department (Services & Human Resources Management) has been transferred and posted as Special CS of the Department of Tourism & Culture. He is also given FAC (full additional charge) as Special CS for Youth Services & Sports, Services & HRM and Grievances, Petitions Monitoring and Administrative Reforms).
J. Syamala Rao, Principal Secretary in GAD (Political), is transferred and posted as Principal Secretary of School Education Department and given FAC as Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Skill Development & Training Department, and GAD.
Kona Sasidhar, Secretary of School Education, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings, and given FAC as Secretary for the Infrastructure & Investment Department.
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