In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, Anurag Rastogi, a 1990-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Haryana, replacing Vivek Joshi (IAS: 1989: HY), who took charge as Election Commissioner earlier in the day. Rastogi’s appointment was officially confirmed late Wednesday night.
According to an official order, Rastogi will oversee several key departments, including General Administration, Human Resources, Personnel & Training, Parliamentary Affairs, Vigilance, and Plan Coordination. Additionally, he will continue as the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Finance and Planning Department, further consolidating his leadership in Haryana’s administration.
Rastogi’s appointment follows Haryana’s long-standing tradition of elevating the Financial Commissioner Revenue (FCR) to Chief Secretary. He is expected to take charge today and is set to retire on June 30, 2025. Before this promotion, he served as the ACS & Financial Commissioner in the Revenue & Disaster Management & Consolidation Department, playing a pivotal role in shaping Haryana’s financial and disaster management policies.
His predecessor, Vivek Joshi, had a brief tenure as Chief Secretary after taking over on November 1, 2024, following the retirement of TVSN Prasad (IAS: 1988: HY). Joshi’s transition to Election Commissioner marks a significant shift in Haryana’s top bureaucratic structure.
Originally from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Rastogi embarked on his administrative career as SDM of Narnaul on August 17, 1992. Over the years, he has held key positions, including ADC, DC of Panipat and Hisar, and served as Director and Principal Secretary in various departments. He was elevated to Additional Chief Secretary in 2021.
This high-profile appointment underscores Haryana’s commitment to strengthening administrative efficiency, financial planning, and strategic governance. With Rastogi at the helm, the state is expected to witness stronger policy execution and enhanced bureaucratic coordination in the coming months.
