13 SAS, 9 SPS officers set for promotion in MP:DPC to examine 39 IAS and 27 IPS names for cadre upgrade decision

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, 13 officers from the State Administrative Service (SAS) are set to be promoted to the IAS cadre, while 9 officers from the State Police Service (SPS) are likely to become IPS officers in Madhya Pradesh this year. The promotions will be decided through the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC), which will evaluate officers based on their service records, annual confidential reports (ACRs), and performance evaluations. Selection process and DPC meeting A joint committee comprising representatives from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Chief Secretary, and the Director General of Police (DGP) will conduct the selection process. The DPC meeting date will be finalised soon, after which eligible officers will be formally considered for promotion. Officials have confirmed that 39 names are under consideration for IAS promotion and 27 names for IPS induction. These promotions are being made against vacancies created in 2025 due to the retirements of promoted IAS and IPS officers. IAS promotion: 39 Officers in consideration For IAS induction, officers from the 2007 and 2008 SAS batches will be reviewed. Key names under consideration include: In total, 39 officers will be evaluated. However, some cases may face hurdles: IPS promotion: 9 SPS officers to be elevated The process for IPS promotion is progressing faster than IAS selection, according to officials. For IPS induction, officers from the 1997 and 1998 SPS batches will be considered. A total of 27 names have been shortlisted, including: Among them, certain cases may be affected: Such cases may be kept in sealed cover (“closed envelope”) during DPC proceedings. Final approval after UPSC and State review Once the DPC meeting is held and recommendations are finalized, the list will be sent for approval to the UPSC and state authorities. The final promotion list will determine entry of officers into India’s top administrative and police services, filling vacancies created in the 2025 cadre cycle. Administrative reshuffle expected Officials say the promotions are part of routine cadre restructuring and aim to strengthen administrative efficiency at the state level.