CHANDIGARH (08.06.2026): The Haryana Government is preparing for a significant administrative transition as Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi (IAS: 1990: HY) is retiring on June 30, 2026. Sudhir Rajpal (IAS: 1990: HY) and Dr Sumita Misra (IAS: 1990: HY) appear to be key contenders. Rajpal is scheduled to retire in November 2026. Dr Sumita Misra has her retirement in January 2027. V Umashankar (IAS: 1993: HY) and Raja Shekhar Vundru(IAS: 1990: HY) are other officers who may be considered for the job.
Succession race for Haryana Chief Secretary intensifies
By IndianMandarins - 2026-06-08 13:21:00
CHANDIGARH (08.06.2026): The Haryana Government is preparing for a significant administrative transition as Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi (IAS: 1990: HY) is retiring on June 30, 2026. Sudhir Rajpal (IAS: 1990: HY) and Dr Sumita Misra (IAS: 1990: HY) appear to be key contenders. Rajpal is scheduled to retire in November 2026. Dr Sumita Misra has her retirement in January 2027. V Umashankar (IAS: 1993: HY) and Raja Shekhar Vundru(IAS: 1990: HY) are other officers who may be considered for the job.