Punjab transfers five IAS officers in administrative reshuffle
Dhirendra Kumar Tiwari receives additional charge of the Labour Department as part of the state government's latest posting orders.
The Punjab government has issued transfer and posting orders for five IAS officers, according to NorthBlockSouthBlock. The Department of Personnel (IAS Branch) released the notification on November 3, 2026, on administrative grounds with immediate effect.
Dhirendra Kumar Tiwari, a 1994-batch officer, will now serve as Additional Chief Secretary, Labour, in addition to his current roles. He remains the Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Financial Commissioner, Excise, and holds additional charges for Parliamentary Affairs, Good Governance, and Information Technology.
Vinay Bublani, a 2008-batch officer, has been given the additional role of Commissioner, Roopnagar Division. He will also act as Secretary, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management while maintaining his position as Commissioner, Patiala Division.
Deepti Uppal, a 2011-batch officer, has been appointed Special Secretary, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management. She retains her posts as Special Secretary, Local Government, Joint Managing Director-cum-CEO of the Punjab Municipal Infrastructure Development Company, and CEO of the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Amit Talwar, a 2013-batch officer, has taken on the role of Managing Director, The Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd. He continues as Special Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayats, and Nodal Officer for Drugs and Caste Census. Sanyam Aggarwal has been relieved of the bank's additional charge.
T. Benith, a 2018-batch officer, has been named Managing Director of the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board. He will also remain Additional Secretary, Revenue and Rehabilitation.
Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha signed the notification, which directs all officers to assume their duties immediately.