Major Shake-up in Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Personnel

The Arunachal Pradesh government announced a major reshuffle, transferring eight APCS officers. Dilip Kumar Chutia becomes West Kameng Deputy Commissioner, while Lobsang Tsering takes charge as Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner. Key roles such as Tourism Director and posts in education and social justice departments also see new appointments.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Itanagar | Updated: 04-02-2026 10:05 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 10:05 IST
Major Shake-up in Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service Personnel
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The Arunachal Pradesh government has undertaken a significant personnel reshuffle, transferring eight senior officials within the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS). The shake-up, detailed in an official notification, includes several pivotal administrative changes.

Dilip Kumar Chutia, previously Joint Secretary to the Chief Minister and Additional Resident Commissioner in Guwahati, is appointed as West Kameng Deputy Commissioner. In other movements, Tax, Excise & Narcotics Commissioner Lobsang Tsering is now assigned as Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner.

Other notable changes include Mindo Loyi becoming West Siang Deputy Commissioner, replacing Techu Aran, who moves to Tirap as Deputy Commissioner. Social Justice and Tribal Affairs Joint Secretary Gobi Nyigyor is assigned to Lower Siang, succeeding Rujjum Rakshap, the new Tourism Director. Additionally, Tirap Deputy Commissioner Liyi Bagra takes over as Director of the State Council of Educational Research and Training.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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