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Two Bihar Cadre IAS Officers Appointed to Key Central Government Roles
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News18•20-10-2026, 16:28
Two Bihar Cadre IAS Officers Appointed to Key Central Government Roles
- •Dr. Thyagarajan S.M. and Rahul Kumar, 2011 batch IAS officers from the Bihar cadre, have been appointed to central government ministries for a five-year tenure.
- •Dr. Thyagarajan has been assigned as Director in the Ministry of Cooperation, bringing his diverse administrative experience including serving as DM in districts like Gaya, Nalanda, and Darbhanga.
- •Rahul Kumar has been appointed to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, having previously served in roles such as CEO of the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society and Managing Director of electricity distribution companies.
Key Questions Answered
Dr. Thyagarajan S.M. has been appointed to the Ministry of Cooperation with a director-level responsibility, while Rahul Kumar has been assigned to the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
The deputation for both 2011 batch Bihar cadre officers at the Centre is for a period of five years.
Dr. Thyagarajan S.M. served as the District Magistrate in Gaya, Nalanda, and Darbhanga. During his tenure as DM in Gaya, he introduced health service initiatives such as the Wonder App and Shravan Shruti.
