Raipur (10.09.2025): A key bureaucratic appointment is on the cards for Chhattisgarh as the state's Chief Secretary, Amitabh Jain (IAS: 1989: CG), is set to complete his extended tenure on September 30, 2025. Jain, who was originally due to retire on June 30, was granted a three-month extension.The search for his successor is now underway, with Vikas Sheel (IAS: 1994: CG), currently serving as Executive Director at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, emerging as a leading contender after the Centre's decision to recall him.Other officers in the running for the top post include:ALSO READ
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By IndianMandarins - 2025-09-10 21:54:00
Raipur (10.09.2025): A key bureaucratic appointment is on the cards for Chhattisgarh as the state's Chief Secretary, Amitabh Jain (IAS: 1989: CG), is set to complete his extended tenure on September 30, 2025. Jain, who was originally due to retire on June 30, was granted a three-month extension.
The search for his successor is now underway, with Vikas Sheel (IAS: 1994: CG), currently serving as Executive Director at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, emerging as a leading contender after the Centre's decision to recall him.
Other officers in the running for the top post include:
- Manoj Kumar Pingua (IAS: 1994: CG)
- Richa Sharma (IAS: 1994: CG)
- Niddhi Chhibber (IAS: 1994: CG)
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