The Rajasthan government carried out one of its most extensive bureaucratic reshuffles in recent years on April 1, 2026, transferring 65 IAS officers across the state in a major administrative reorganisation.

Key Transfers

  • Tina Dabi — The celebrated IAS officer of the 2016 batch (AIR 1 in UPSC 2015) has been posted as District Collector and District Magistrate of Tonk, marking her third stint as a Collector. Tonk is politically sensitive and administratively demanding.
  • Ria Dabi — Tina's sister and IAS officer has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Chief Minister's Office, giving her a high-profile role in direct governance.
  • Sandesh Nayak — Appointed as the new Collector of Jaipur, the state capital.
  • Jitendra Soni — Made Director of Information and Public Relations (DIPR).
  • Gaurav Agrawal — Posted to Udaipur; Nishant Jain to Bikaner.
  • Akshay Godara — Posted to Karauli; Alok Ranjan to Jodhpur.
  • Anupama Jorwal — Posted to Jaisalmer; Chinmayi Gopal to Barmer.
  • Shubham Chaudhary — Posted to Pratapgarh; Ashish Modi to Sikar.

Background on Tina Dabi

Tina Dabi became a household name when she topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2015 as a first-attempt candidate. She is among the most publicly recognised IAS officers in India. Prior to this posting, she served as Joint Secretary in the Finance Department of Rajasthan. Her posting to Tonk — a district with notable administrative complexities — reflects the government's confidence in her field administration capability.

Significance of the Reshuffle

  • The large-scale transfer of 65 officers signals the government's intent to revamp district and departmental administration.
  • Postings at Jaipur (capital) and CM's Office are among the most strategically important administrative roles in the state.
  • The reshuffle comes ahead of the new financial year 2026-27, aligning administrative teams with new development priorities.

Context for RAS Aspirants

IAS reshuffles in Rajasthan are significant events for RAS preparation, as they reflect the state's administrative structure — District Collectors, OSD roles in CMO, DIPR, and department head postings are key topics in Rajasthan Political & Administrative System.