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Suresh Kumar Vashishth, IAS Appointed as Additional Principal Secretary of GA & PG Department

GA&PG Department Secretary Appointment Notification 30 June 2026

GA&PG DEPARTMENT – ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

Government of Odisha – Notification No. PT2-GAD-SER1-IAS-0035-2015-20633/AIS.I Dated 30.06.2026

Notification No. PT2-GAD-SER1-IAS-0035-2015-20633/AIS.I

Issuing Authority Govt. of Odisha, GA&PG Dept

Date 30.06.2026

Subject Additional Charge of Principal Secretary

New Incumbent

Shri Suresh Kumar Vashishth

IAS (RR-1998), Principal Secretary, SSEPD Dept

Retired Officer

Shri Surendra Kumar

IAS (RR-1993) – Retired w.e.f. 30.06.2026 (AN)

Additional Charge

Two Departments

G.A. & P.G. Dept & Parliamentary Affairs Dept

Key Provisions of the Notification

Retirement: Shri Surendra Kumar, IAS (RR-1993), has retired from Government Service w.e.f. 30.06.2026 (Afternoon).
Additional Charge: Shri Suresh Kumar Vashishth, IAS (RR-1998), Principal Secretary to the Government, SSEPD Department, is allowed to remain in additional charge of Principal Secretary to the Government, G.A. & P.G. Department and Principal Secretary to the Government, Parliamentary Affairs Department.
Authority: The notification has been issued By order of the Governor of Odisha.
Gazette Publication: Copy forwarded to Director, Printing, Stationery & Publication, Odisha, Cuttack for publication in the next issue of the Odisha Gazette.
Wide Circulation: Copies forwarded to all concerned departments, Principal A.G (A&E), Odisha, Chief Administrator KBK, Chief Resident Commissioner New Delhi, Board of Revenue, P.S to various officials, all branches of GA&PG Department, NIC, and OSWAS for information and necessary action.

Important Points to Note

Consequential Appointment: The additional charge is given consequent upon the retirement of the previous incumbent.
IAS Cadre: Both officers are from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) – RR-1993 and RR-1998 batches.
Additional Charge Nature: Shri Suresh Kumar Vashishth will hold additional charge of GA&PG Department and Parliamentary Affairs Department while continuing as Principal Secretary of SSEPD Department.
Effective Date: The additional charge takes effect from 30.06.2026 (Afternoon), immediately after the retirement of Shri Surendra Kumar.
Official Gazette: The notification will be published in the Odisha Gazette for official record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this notification announce?

It announces that Shri Suresh Kumar Vashishth, IAS (RR-1998), Principal Secretary of SSEPD Department, has been given additional charge of Principal Secretary of G.A. & P.G. Department and Parliamentary Affairs Department, following the retirement of Shri Surendra Kumar, IAS (RR-1993).

Who has retired from service?

Shri Surendra Kumar, IAS (RR-1993), has retired from Government Service w.e.f. 30.06.2026 (Afternoon).

Who has been given the additional charge?

Shri Suresh Kumar Vashishth, IAS (RR-1998), currently Principal Secretary to the Government, SSEPD Department, has been allowed to hold additional charge of:
– Principal Secretary, G.A. & P.G. Department
– Principal Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Department

What is the notification number and date?

The notification number is PT2-GAD-SER1-IAS-0035-2015-20633/AIS.I and it is dated 30th June, 2026.

Will this be published in the Odisha Gazette?

Yes. A copy has been forwarded to the Director, Printing, Stationery & Publication, Odisha, Cuttack for publication in the next issue of the Odisha Gazette.

Who issued this notification?

The notification has been issued By order of the Governor of Odisha, signed by the Additional Secretary to the Government.

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