Major Reshuffle in Odisha Administrative Service: 29 Senior Officers Reassigned

Odisha Administrative Service reshuffle

Bhubaneswar, June 9, (OT Webdesk) – In a significant administrative overhaul, the Odisha Government has reshuffled 29 senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers across key departments, aiming to enhance governance efficiency.

The transfers, effective immediately, place experienced officials in leadership roles to streamline operations within revenue, higher education, and local administration.

  • Revenue Divisional Commissioners: Birsen Pradhan (Berhampur, South) and Sukanta Kumar Behera (Cuttack, Central).
  • Higher Education & Land Records: Lipsa Das, Siona Mishra, and Kanak Champa Meher in roles within Higher Education, the Board of Revenue, and Land Records & Settlement.
  • District Administration: Additional District Magistrates assigned to Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Ganjam, Koraput, Nayagarh, and Gajapati.
  • Other Leadership Roles: Officers appointed in Odisha State Beverages Corporation Limited (OSBCL), District Urban Development Agency (DUDA), Zilla Parishads, and Balangir Municipality.

This reshuffle reflects the state government’s strategic vision to improve service delivery and administrative efficiency.