Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Andhra Promotes Five IAS Officers
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to promote five IAS officers to a higher position called the super time scale.
This change will start from January 1, 2026.
The Chief Secretary, K. Vijayanand, made this announcement.
Each officer will either stay in their current job with a new title or move to a new important role.
For example, Dr Narayana Bharath Gupta will now be the commissioner for collegiate education, and Gandam Chandrudu will be the new commissioner of labour.
This is a big step in their careers.
Five IAS officers in Andhra Pradesh promoted to super time scale effective January 1, 2026.
Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand issued Government Order No. 2463 for the promotions.
Dr Narayana Bharath Gupta re-designated as commissioner, collegiate education and SPD, RUSA.
Amrapali Kata retained as vice-chairperson and managing director of AP Tourism Development Corporation.
Gandam Chandrudu promoted to commissioner of labour, and C. Naga Rani retained as collector of West Godavari district.
- Who
- Five IAS officers in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Promoted to the super time scale
- When
- Effective from January 1, 2026
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Government decision to upgrade their positions
- Number of Officers Promoted
- 5
- Effective Date
- January 1, 2026
- Chief Secretary
- K. Vijayanand
- Government Order Number
- 2463
- Dr Narayana Bharath Gupta's New Role
- Commissioner, Collegiate Education and SPD, RUSA
- Amrapali Kata's Current Role
- Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director, AP Tourism Development Corporation
- Gandam Chandrudu's New Role
- Commissioner of Labour
- C. Naga Rani's Current Role
- Collector, West Godavari District