IAS Civil List: Cadre-Wise Officer Data | PDF Download
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Official Registry: The Civil List 2025 documents IAS officers as of January 1, 2025.
Cadre Strength: AGMUT holds the highest authorized strength among listed cadres.
Pay Matrix: Officers range from Level 10 (Entry) to Level 17 (Apex).
Jurisdiction: Defines allocations for states like UP, Bihar, and Maharashtra.
What is the IAS Civil List?
The IAS Civil List is the official directory published by the Department of Personnel and Training. This department is part of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. It documents the service details of Indian Administrative Service officers as of January 1, 2025.
This registry provides information about the pay, posting, and qualifications of officers in State and Central Governments. Notably, the document states that its contents do not convey legal authority regarding seniority disputes.
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1. The Senior-Most Officers (1987–1989 Batch)
These officers hold the highest "Apex Scale" (Level 17) positions, including the Cabinet Secretary and Chief Secretaries of major states.
S.No. | Name of Officer | Allotment Year | Cadre | Current Status/Designation |
1 | T.V. Somanathan | 1987 | Tamil Nadu | Cabinet Secretary, Govt. of India |
2 | Arun Singhal | 1987 | Uttar Pradesh | DG, National Archives of India |
3 | Tuhin Kanta Pandey | 1987 | Odisha | Finance Secretary, Govt. of India |
4 | Raj Kumar | 1987 | Gujarat | Chief Secretary, Gujarat |
5 | Sujata Saunik | 1987 | Maharashtra | Chief Secretary, Maharashtra |
6 | Radha Raturi | 1988 | Uttarakhand | Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand |
7 | Manoj Kumar Singh | 1988 | Uttar Pradesh | Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh |
8 | Alka Tiwari | 1988 | Jharkhand | Chief Secretary, Jharkhand |
9 | V. Srinivas | 1989 | Rajasthan | Secretary, DARPG |
10 | Amrit Lal Meena | 1989 | Bihar | Chief Secretary, Bihar |
11 | A. Santhi Kumari | 1989 | Telangana | Chief Secretary, Telangana |
12 | Atal Dulloo | 1989 | AGMUT | Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir |
2. Senior Administrators (1990–1999 Batch)
Officers in this bracket typically serve as Additional Chief Secretaries (ACS) in states or Secretaries/Additional Secretaries in the Union Government.
Name | Allotment Year | Cadre | Notable Posting (2025) |
Niten Chandra | 1990 | Odisha | Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare, GoI |
K.K. Pathak | 1990 | Bihar | Chairman, Revenue Board |
Manish Kumar Gupta | 1991 | AGMUT | Chief Secretary, Arunachal Pradesh |
Supriya Sahu | 1991 | Tamil Nadu | Additional Chief Secretary |
Vini Mahajan | 1987 | Punjab | (Retired/Extension status requires verification) |
Ashish Kumar Bhutani | 1992 | Assam-Meghalaya | Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation |
Punya Salila Srivastava | 1993 | AGMUT | Secretary, Health & Family Welfare (GoI) |
Tanmay Kumar | 1993 | Rajasthan | Chairman, Bhakra Beas Management Board |
Deepti Umashankar | 1993 | Haryana | Secretary to the President of India |
Kamlesh Kumar Pant | 1993 | Himachal Pradesh | Chairman, NPPA |
Santosh Kumar Sarangi | 1994 | Odisha | DG, Foreign Trade |
Nitishwar Kumar | 1996 | Uttar Pradesh | Addl. Secretary, Women & Child Dev. |
Varsha Joshi | 1995 | AGMUT | Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries |
Rohit Kumar | 1997 | Rajasthan | Addl. Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat |
3. Mid-Career Officers (2000–2010 Batch)
This group constitutes the operational backbone, serving as District Magistrates (DMs), Commissioners, and Joint Secretaries.
Name | Allotment Year | Cadre |
Nitin Kumar Yadav | 2000 | Haryana |
Smit Sabharwal | 2001 | Telangana |
Amitabh Kaushal | 2001 | Jharkhand |
Dr. N. Manjula | 2002 | Karnataka |
Darpan Jain | 2001 | Karnataka |
Sonal Goel | 2008 | Tripura |
B. Chandrakala | 2008 | Uttar Pradesh |
Armstrong Pame | 2009 | Manipur |
Tina Dabi | 2016 | Rajasthan |
Athar Aamir Khan | 2016 | Rajasthan |
Durga Shakti Nagpal | 2010 | Uttar Pradesh |
G.S. Sameeran | 2012 | Tamil Nadu |
Rohini Sindhuri | 2009 | Karnataka |
4. Junior Officers & Trainees (2020–2024 Batch)
Officers in this category are currently posted as Assistant Collectors, Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), or are undergoing training at lbsnaa.
Name | Allotment Year | Cadre | Status (2025) |
Ishita Kishore | 2023 | Uttar Pradesh | Assistant Collector (Training) |
Waseem Ahmad Bhat | 2023 | Madhya Pradesh | Assistant Collector (Training) |
Anmol Rathore | 2024 | AGMUT | On Training LBSNAA |
Donuru Ananya Reddy | 2024 | Maharashtra | On Training LBSNAA |
P.K. Sidharth Ramkumar | 2024 | Kerala | On Training LBSNAA |
Ruhani | 2024 | Haryana | On Training LBSNAA |
Srishti Dabas | 2024 | Rajasthan | On Training LBSNAA |
Medha Anand | 2024 | Rajasthan | On Training LBSNAA |
Virupaksh Vikram Singh | 2024 | Bihar | On Training LBSNAA |
Farheen Zahid | 2024 | Andhra Pradesh | On Training LBSNAA |
Promoted Officers (State Civil Service to IAS)
A significant portion of the ias civil list comprises officers promoted from State Civil Services (SCS).
Sujata Ghosh (West Bengal, 2009)
Harji Lal Atal (Rajasthan, 2012)
Vivek Bharti (Haryana, 2016)
H. Gyan Prakash (Manipur, 2003)
Y. Kikheto Sema (Nagaland, 2003)
State-Wise IAS Cadre Strength
The Department of Personnel & Training categorizes officers into specific cadres based on state allocation. The authorized strength versus the number of officers in position varies significantly across regions. The table below illustrates the strength of select cadres as recorded in the 2025 list:
S.No. | Cadre | Direct Recruitment Posts | Promotion Posts | Total Authorized Strength |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | 167 | 72 | 239 |
2 | AGMUT | 294 | 117 | 406 |
3 | Assam-Meghalaya | 183 | 80 | 263 |
4 | Bihar | 250 | 109 | 359 |
5 | Chhattisgarh | 141 | 61 | 202 |
6 | Gujarat | 218 | 95 | 313 |
7 | Haryana | 150 | 65 | 215 |
8 | Himachal Pradesh | 107 | 46 | 153 |
9 | Jharkhand | 156 | 68 | 224 |
10 | Karnataka | 219 | 95 | 314 |
11 | Kerala | 161 | 70 | 231 |
12 | Madhya Pradesh | 320 | 139 | 459 |
13 | Maharashtra | 303 | 132 | 435 |
14 | Manipur | 80 | 35 | 115 |
15 | Nagaland | 66 | 28 | 94 |
16 | Odisha | 173 | 75 | 248 |
17 | Punjab | 161 | 70 | 231 |
18 | Rajasthan | 231 | 101 | 332 |
19 | Sikkim | 34 | 14 | 48 |
20 | Tamil Nadu | 275 | 119 | 394 |
21 | Telangana | 145 | 63 | 208 |
22 | Tripura | 71 | 31 | 102 |
23 | Uttarakhand | 88 | 38 | 126 |
24 | Uttar Pradesh | 454 | 198 | 652 |
25 | West Bengal | 263 | 115 | 378 |
- | Total | 4794 | 2083 | 6877 |
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Understanding the AGMUT Cadre
The AGMUT cadre represents a unique administrative grouping. The acronym expands to Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories. Officers in this cadre serve across diverse geographies, including Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
For instance, Shri Chetan Bhushan Sanghi (1988 Batch) serves as the Financial Commissioner for the Government of NCT of Delhi at Pay Level 17. Similarly, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (1994 Batch) holds the position of Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh.
Is the Civil List Updated Annually?
Yes. The AIS-III Section undertakes the task of data updation based on hard data supplied by state cadres as of January 1st of the reporting year.
The draft list undergoes a rectification process where cadres file objections before the final publication. This ensures the accuracy of the ias officers list for administrative planning.
Major State Allocations
The distribution of officers reflects the new cadre policy dynamics where inter-cadre deputations and changes occur.
Uttar Pradesh: This cadre features senior administrators like Shri Manoj Kumar Singh (1988 Batch), the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.
Maharashtra: Ms. Sujata Saunik (1987 Batch) serves as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra.
Jammu & Kashmir: Though a UT now, officers like Shri Atal Dulloo (1989 Batch) serve as Chief Secretary under the AGMUT cadre allocation.
Pay Matrix and Career Progression
The Civil List categorizes officers by their "Level in the Pay Matrix," which reflects their seniority and the salary structure.
Pay Level | Official Scale Name | Career Phase |
Level 10 | Junior Scale | Entry / Probation / Training |
Level 11 | Senior Time Scale | District / Secretariat Posting |
Level 12 | Junior Administrative Grade | Deputy Secretary / District Magistrate |
Level 13 | Selection Grade | Director / District Magistrate |
Level 14 | Super Time Scale | Joint Secretary / Commissioner |
Level 15 | HAG Scale (Above Super Time) | Principal Secretary / Addl. Secretary |
Level 17 | Apex Scale | Chief Secretary / Secretary to GoI |
Level 18 | Cabinet Secretary Scale | Highest Civil Service Post |
Frequently asked question (FAQs)
What is the official cutoff date for data in the IAS Civil List?
Does the Civil List serve as legal proof for seniority disputes?
What do the abbreviations RR and SCS stand for in the officer details?
How is the IAS Pay Matrix structured in the list?
How does the DoPT ensure the accuracy of the Civil List data?
The inclusion of a name in this list marks the culmination of a rigorous selection process. It begins with the UPSC Notifications that announce vacancies. Candidates must secure a high rank required for ias to receive a preferred cadre allocation. Once selected, officer trainees undergo foundational training at lbsnaa (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration) in Mussoorie. The 2024 batch officers, such as Shri Zhuvitsyu Rothsu, are currently listed as "On Training LBSNAA" at Pay Level 10.
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