Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Chhattisgarh Faces Uncertainty Over New Chief Secretary
Imagine a state needs a new top boss for its government.
The current boss's time is almost up, but they haven't picked a new one yet!
People are wondering who it will be.
One person is already working in a different place, but might be called back.
Others are already working for the government and are also being considered.
Some important people don't agree on who should get the job.
This is causing some uncertainty about who will be in charge soon.
Current Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain's extended term ends on September 30.
Jain's extension was due to the state's difficulty in selecting a successor.
A group opposes certain senior IAS officers for the top post.
Vikas Sheel, currently at ADB, is a potential contender.
Multiple other IAS officers are also being considered for the role.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh state government and potential CS candidates
- What
- Uncertainty over the appointment of the next Chief Secretary.
- When
- As of September 30, 2024, when incumbent CS's extended term ends.
- Where
- Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Because the state government has not yet chosen a successor and there's disagreement about candidates.
- Incumbent CS
- Amitabh Jain
- Jain's Extended Tenure Ends
- September 30
- Possible Contender
- Vikas Sheel
- Sheel's Current Role
- Executive Director, ADB