The Government of Odisha has relieved three senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from their state duties to enable their appointment to key positions in the Central Government. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued the notifications on Friday.

According to official orders dated October 10, 2025, the officers relieved are Shalini Pandit, Samarth Verma, and Swadha Dev Singh. Their release will take effect from the afternoon of October 13, 2025, following approval from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.

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Shalini Pandit (IAS, Odisha cadre, 2001 batch), currently serving as Commissioner-cum-Secreta

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