The General Administration & Public Grievances Department of Odisha, through multiple notifications issued on August 2, 2025, has granted notional promotions to several OAS officers across grades—ranging from Senior Branch to Supertime, Superior Administrative Grade (SAG), and Special Secretary.
These promotions are temporary, valid for one year or until final recommendations by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) or the officers’ retirement, whichever occurs first. No financial arrears will be disbursed, and these changes are subject to the Supreme Court’s final verdict in SLP(C) No.35608-35610 of 2010 (Gahadu Mirdha vs. State of Odisha).
🔹 Notional Promotions to OAS Gr.A (Senior Branch) / Supertime Scale
| Officer Name | Present Posting | To Grade | Effective Dates | Seniority Fixed Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dambrudhar Mallick | BDO, Kashinagar | Gr.A (SB) & OAS (S) | 24.05.2018 & 30.06.2021 | Shri Lalat Kumar Luha |
| Ramesh Kumar Jena | Sub-Collector, Rayagada | Gr.A (SB) & OAS (S) | 05.05.2020 & 04.08.2022 | Shri Prasana Kumar Patra |
| Hemanta Kumar Mohanta | BDO, Jajpur Sadar | Gr.A (SB) & OAS (S) | 31.03.2021 & 02.06.2023 | Shri Narayan Chandra Nayak |
🔹 Promotion to OAS (Superior Administrative Grade)
| Officer Name | Current Role | New Role | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipika Das | Joint Secretary, OSSSC | Continue in present post | — |
| Bijaylaxmi Jena | Deputy Secy., Lokayukta | Addl. Director of Inquiry, Lokayukta | — |
| Prativa Sahu | Joint Secretary, Higher Ed. Dept | Addl. Secretary, Higher Ed. Dept | — |
🔹 Promotion to OAS (Special Secretary)
| Officer Name | Current Posting | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Monalisa Lenka | Addl. Director, Gopabandhu Academy | Continue until further orders |
| Sushanta Kumar Mishra | Addl. CEO, CEO Odisha & Addl. Secretary, Home (Elections) | Continue until further orders |
| Manas Ranjan Padhi | Secretary, BDA, Bhubaneswar | Continue until further orders |
These updates signal administrative strengthening and progression within Odisha’s bureaucratic ranks.
