Odisha Govt Reshuffle: 10 OAS Officers Posted as BDOs
The Odisha government has announced a major reshuffle in the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), transferring and posting ten officers as Block Development Officers (BDOs) across various districts.
The notification, issued on November 29, 2025, by the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water (PR&DW) Department, aims to strengthen grassroots governance and streamline block-level administration under the Panchayati Raj framework.
Among the new appointments, Akash Ranjan Sahoo has been posted as BDO of Naktideul Block in Sambalpur, while Tilottama Prusty will head Rajnagar Block in Kendrapara.
Pritibala Rana moves to Odagaon Block in Nayagarh, and Sarat Kumar Bag takes charge of Binika Block in Sonepur.
Sunil Kumar Tudu has been assigned to Simulia Block in Balasore, and Pratik Kar will serve as BDO of Sonepur Block. Sanjib Kumar Sahu, previously BDO of Sonepur, has been reassigned to Mahakalpada Block in Kendrapara.
In parallel, three officers have been relieved from PR&DW duties and reverted to the Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM) Department. These include Soumyashree Panigrahi, Arjuni Kujur, and Jayajagat Sahu.
The reshuffle underscores the state’s focus on reinforcing grassroots leadership and ensuring efficient delivery of development programs across Odisha’s districts.
