Senior IAS officer Arabinda Padhee promoted to Apex Grade, appointed Additional Chief Secretary by Odisha govt

The Odisha government on Wednesday promoted senior IAS officer Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee (IAS: 1996 batch) to the Apex Grade (Level-17) of the Indian Administrative Carrier, with discontinue from January 1, 2026.

In accordance with a notification issued by the Total Administration and Public Grievance Department on December 31, 2025, the promotion has been granted under the provisions of the IAS (Pay) Tips, 2016. Following his elevation to the Apex Grade, Padhee has been appointed to the snide of Further Chief Secretary and will proceed to aid his recent position in situ till further orders.

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In a linked pattern, the speak government additionally accredited the proforma promotion of Shri Sushil Kumar Lohani (IAS: 1995 batch) to the Apex Grade (Level-17) of the IAS, in accordance with the same tips.

The orders had been issued with the approval of the Governor of Odisha. Copies of the notification were forwarded to the Department of Personnel and Practicing (DoPT), Govt of India, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, and diversified absorbing authorities for knowledge and mandatory action. The notification will additionally be printed in the upcoming scenario of the Odisha Gazette.

The promotions are section of the routine cadre administration job aimed at strengthening senior administrative leadership in the speak.