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Punjab's Bureaucracy Looks to 'Super CS' for Central Deputation

By Rakesh Ranjan- 13 Sep 2025
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Delhi (13.09.2025): The political landscape in Punjab has shifted, and its ripple effects are being felt keenly within the state's bureaucracy. With a significant number of political affiliates of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) moving their base from Delhi to Chandigarh, a large section of Punjab's IAS officers is now seeking central deputation. The move requires a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the state government, and many officers are reportedly looking to one man for help.
Sources within the Punjab administration reveal that Bibhav Kumar, a former aide to the then Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has emerged as a powerful figure in the state. He is being dubbed the "super chief secretary" by a section of civil servants, who believe he holds a decisive sway over personnel matters.
It is no longer a secret that unofficial key figures wield significant influence in high offices, and Punjab's administration appears to be no different. 
The increasing number of senior bureaucrats approaching Kumar for his favour to secure NOCs for central deputation underscores his perceived authority in the current setup. This development comes as a large number of AAP’s political beneficiaries, who have reportedly found their influence waning in Delhi, have shifted their focus to Punjab, bringing a new dynamic to the state's administrative corridors.
(By Rakesh Ranjan)

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