By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM
A notable development in the Indian Railways cadre, several senior officers from different services have been empanelled for appointment as Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre (Initial). This empanelment reflects their professional competence, leadership skills, and contributions to the nation’s largest public transporter, preparing them for higher responsibilities in governance and policy-making

Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE)

Four officers of the 2001 batch (2000 Exam) of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE-Civil) have been empanelled for holding the prestigious posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre (Initial). This empanelment reflects their distinguished service and professional excellence in the civil engineering cadre of the Railways.

The officers empanelled are:

– Anish Kumar
– Pakhare Suresh Bhagwan
– Renya Ete
– Souvik Sen Gupta

Their empanelment strengthens the pool of technocrats available to serve at the national level, contributing to infrastructure policy and execution across ministries.

Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) – 2002 Batch

Two officers of the 2002 batch (2001 Exam) of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE-Civil) have been empanelled for holding the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre (Initial).

The officers empanelled are:

– Amit Agarwal
– Jyoti Singhal

These officers bring with them vast experience in railway infrastructure and engineering, preparing to extend their expertise to wider governance roles at the Centre.

Indian Railway Store Service (IRSS)

Three officers of the 2002 batch (2001 Exam) of the Indian Railway Store Service (IRSS) have been empanelled for the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre (Initial).

The officers empanelled are:

– Daroga Lal Yadava
– Prashant Agarwal
– Sunil Kumar Tiwari

The empanelment of these officers highlights the growing importance of logistics, procurement, and material management expertise in policy-making and administration.

Indian Railway Account Service (IRAS)

Two officers of the 2004 batch (2003 Exam) of the Indian Railway Account Service (IRAS) have been empanelled for holding the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre (Initial).

The officers empanelled are:

– Pallavi Joshi
– Santosh Gunvant Parage

Their inclusion reflects the significance of financial expertise and fiscal management skills in central governance.

Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)

Gangireddy Sreenivasa Rao, belonging to the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), 2004 batch (2003 Exam), has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre (Initial).

His empanelment showcases the recognition of human resource and personnel management acumen in higher-level policymaking at the Centre.

Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)

Four officers of the 2004 batch (2003 Exam) of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) have been empanelled for the posts of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre (Initial).

The officers empanelled are:

– Aadhar Raj
– D Vijaymala
– G Gayatri
– Narender Panwar

This empanelment reinforces the strategic role of traffic management, operations, and logistics experts in central administration.