Patna, May 11, 2026 – In a significant administrative overhaul, the Home Department of the Government of Bihar announced the transfer and posting of 13 high-ranking Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The notification, issued late Sunday, includes several promotions and strategic reassignments aimed at strengthening law enforcement across various specialized units.
Key Highlights of the Reshuffle
The reshuffle impacts several senior officers from the 1994 to 2005 batches. Notably, several Additional Director Generals (ADG) have been assigned new responsibilities in critical departments like the Economic Offenses Unit (EOU), Cyber Security, and Special Armed Police.
Promotions and Top-Level Movements
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Dr. Paresh Saxena (1994 Batch): Currently serving as ADG (Civil Defense), he has been promoted to the rank of Director General-cum-Commissioner, Civil Defense.
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Shri Nirmal Kumar Azad (1994 Batch): Formerly ADG (Technical Services and Communications), he has been posted as Director General of Police (Training).
Strategic Shifts in ADG Ranks
The state has revamped its specialized wings with the following appointments:
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Shri Nayyar Hasnain Khan (1996 Batch): The ADG of the Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) has been transferred to serve as ADG, Bihar Special Armed Police.
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Dr. Amit Kumar Jain (1996 Batch): He moves from ADG (Prohibition) to take over the crucial Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) as ADG.
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Shri Amrit Raj (1998 Batch): Formerly ADG (Security), he has been appointed as ADG, Cyber Crime and Security Unit, reflecting the state’s focus on digital threats.
Complete List of Transferred Officers
| S.No | Officer Name (Batch) | New Posting |
| 1 | Dr. Paresh Saxena (1994) | DG-cum-Commissioner, Civil Defense, Bihar |
| 2 | Shri Nirmal Kumar Azad (1994) | DGP (Training), Bihar |
| 3 | Shri Sudhanshu Kumar (1996) | ADG (Law & Order); Addl. Charge of ADG (Traffic) |
| 4 | Dr. Amit Kumar Jain (1996) | ADG, Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) |
| 5 | Shri Nayyar Hasnain Khan (1996) | ADG, Bihar Special Armed Police |
| 6 | Dr. Kamal Kishore Singh (1996) | ADG, Railways, Bihar |
| 7 | Shri Ajitabh Kumar (1997) | ADG, State Crime Records Bureau & Modernization |
| 8 | Shri Sanjay Singh (1997) | ADG (Budget/Appeal/Welfare); Addl. Charge of ADG (Security) |
| 9 | Shri Amit Lodha (1998) | ADG, Technical Services and Communications |
| 10 | Shri Amrit Raj (1998) | ADG, Cyber Crime and Security Unit |
| 11 | Smt. Kase Suhita Anupam (1998) | ADG (Weaker Sections), CID |
| 12 | Shri Vikas Vaibhav (2003) | Inspector General of Police (IG), Magadh Range, Gaya |
| 13 | Shri Kshatranil Singh (2005) | Special Secretary, Home Department (Special Branch) |
Field Reassignments
In a notable move for field operations, Shri Vikas Vaibhav (2003), who was previously a consultant for the Bihar State Planning Board, returns to active policing as the Inspector General of Police (IG) for the Magadh Range in Gaya. He replaces Shri Kshatranil Singh (2005), who has been moved to the Home Department as Special Secretary.
This administrative exercise is seen as an effort by the Bihar government to streamline police functioning and bring experienced officers into roles that align with the evolving security challenges of the state.
