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10 IAS Officers Promoted in Bihar, Including 9 District Magistrates as Additional Secretaries
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 11:45 AM
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The Bihar government announced the promotion of ten IAS officers, with nine district magistrates elevated to the rank of Additional Secretary and a corresponding salary hike.
Patna, Bihar – In a move announced during the Chhath Mahaprav celebrations, the state government confirmed the promotion of ten Indian Administrative Service officers. Among the promoted cadre, nine serving as District Magistrates across various districts, including Saran, have been elevated to the rank of Additional Secretary.
The promotion order, issued by the Department of Personnel, indicates that the newly appointed Additional Secretaries will assume senior administrative responsibilities within the state bureaucracy. Their remuneration will be adjusted in line with the higher designation, reflecting the standard salary structure for the rank.
The decision is expected to strengthen the administrative machinery by placing experienced district-level officers in higher policy‑making roles. No further details on individual postings or the remaining officer’s new posting were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
The promotions come as part of the government's broader effort to reward performance and ensure continuity in governance ahead of the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
The promotion order, issued by the Department of Personnel, indicates that the newly appointed Additional Secretaries will assume senior administrative responsibilities within the state bureaucracy. Their remuneration will be adjusted in line with the higher designation, reflecting the standard salary structure for the rank.
The decision is expected to strengthen the administrative machinery by placing experienced district-level officers in higher policy‑making roles. No further details on individual postings or the remaining officer’s new posting were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
The promotions come as part of the government's broader effort to reward performance and ensure continuity in governance ahead of the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.