23 J&K Civil Service Officers Approved for Induction into IAS
SRINAGAR: The Centre has approved the selection of 23 officers from the Jammu and Kashmir State Civil Service for induction into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), covering vacancies for the years 2019 and 2020.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on August 28, 2026, the selection lists were prepared against IAS vacancies that arose between January 1 and December 31 of 2019 and 2020.
18 Officers Included in 2019 IAS Selection List
The selection list for 2019 comprises 18 officers from the Jammu and Kashmir State Civil Service.
The officers included in the 2019 list are:
- Babila Rakwal
- Anil Koul
- Shabnam Shah Kamili
- Dr Ghulam Nabi Itoo
- Rachna Sharma
- Leela Padha
- Kusum Badyal
- Rajinder Singh Tara
- Vivek Sharma
- Tariq Hussain Ganai
- Munir-ul-Islam
- Mohammad Harun Malik
- Nisar Ahmad Wani
- Jatinder Singh
- Sajjad Hussain Ganai
- Amoo Malhotra
- Shamim Ahmad
- Nitu Gupta
5 Officers Included in 2020 Selection List
The 2020 IAS selection list contains five officers:
- Prediman Krishan Bhat
- Tariq Ahmad Zargar
- Bhawani Rakwal
- Smita Sethi
- Anuradha Gupta
With these two selection lists, a total of 23 J&K State Civil Service officers have been approved for induction into the IAS against the relevant vacancies.
Nisar Ahmad Wani’s Inclusion Remains Provisional
The notification specifically mentioned Nisar Ahmad Wani, whose name has been included provisionally in the 2019 selection list.
His inclusion is subject to the submission of an integrity certificate by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
The notification also stated that his name has been included in the 2020 selection list in addition to the Select List, in accordance with the applicable regulations. His inclusion in this list also remains provisional until the required integrity certificate is submitted.
Selection Made Under IAS Promotion Regulations
The selection lists have been prepared under the IAS (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955, following recommendations made by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The competent authority subsequently approved the selection lists in accordance with the applicable rules governing the promotion of State Civil Service officers into the IAS.
The approval marks an important step in the career progression of the selected officers, who will be inducted into the Indian Administrative Service subject to completion of the prescribed formalities and applicable rules.
Key Details
Department: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Selection: IAS induction by promotion
Cadre: Jammu and Kashmir
Total officers: 23
2019 list: 18 officers
2020 list: 5 officers
Recommendation: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Regulations: IAS (Appointment by Promotion) Regulations, 1955
Notification date: August 28, 2026
Disclaimer: This report is based on the notification details provided and has been rewritten for clarity and reader-friendly presentation.