Ranchi: Jharkhand police is preparing for a significant organizational and promotion exercise, with the state government set to promote 16 IPS officers across various levels, including ADG, IG, DIG and SP to selection grade. The exercise will also increase the number of officers at SP rank in the state.
Manoj Kaushik (2001 batch) will be promoted from IG to ADG. He currently holds charge as IG CID and Ranchi Zonal IG. IPS officers Anish Gupta, M. Tamilvanan and Ajay Linda (2008 batch) will be promoted from DIG to IG rank. Anish Gupta and M. Tamilvanan will receive “pro forma” promotions due to central deputation.
Officers from 2012 batch—Kishor Kaushal, Akhilesh B Varier, Anjani Kumar Jha, Mo Arshi, Anand Prakash—and 2010 batch officer Kusum Punia will be promoted from SP to DIG. Akhilesh B will get a pro forma promotion due to central deputation, while Kusum Punia’s promotion will be granted after completion of two-year ACR.
Senior selection grade recommendations have been made for 2013 batch officers Hurdip P Janardanan, Nidhi Dwivedi, Anshuman Kumar, Prashant Anand Harilal Chauhan and Priyanka Meena.
These promotions mark a major reshuffle in Jharkhand police hierarchy, strengthening leadership across the state and expanding senior-level positions.