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Jharkhand Transfers 39 Forest Officers in Major Cadre Shuffle
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🗓 13 Nov 2026, 04:33 AM
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The Jharkhand government has moved 39 forest officers to new postings, appointing Rajkumar Bajpai as APCCF and Siddharth Tripathi as MD of the state forest corporation.
The state administration announced a large‑scale reshuffle of its forest cadre, transferring thirty‑nine officers to different jurisdictions across Jharkhand. The move is presented as part of an effort to strengthen forest management and address pending operational challenges.
Among the senior appointments, Rajkumar Bajpai has been elevated to the post of Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF), a key position overseeing policy implementation and conservation programmes. Simultaneously, Siddharth Tripathi has been named Managing Director of the Jharkhand Forest Development Corporation, tasked with steering the corporation’s commercial and developmental activities.
The Deputy Forest Officer (DFO) of Ranchi has been placed on a waiting list pending further orders, indicating that the reshuffle also involves temporary holds on certain postings. Officials said the transfers are intended to bring fresh perspectives to forest administration and improve coordination among field units.
The department has not disclosed the detailed list of all transferred officers, but the announcement underscores the government's focus on revitalising its forest governance structure ahead of upcoming environmental assessments.
Among the senior appointments, Rajkumar Bajpai has been elevated to the post of Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF), a key position overseeing policy implementation and conservation programmes. Simultaneously, Siddharth Tripathi has been named Managing Director of the Jharkhand Forest Development Corporation, tasked with steering the corporation’s commercial and developmental activities.
The Deputy Forest Officer (DFO) of Ranchi has been placed on a waiting list pending further orders, indicating that the reshuffle also involves temporary holds on certain postings. Officials said the transfers are intended to bring fresh perspectives to forest administration and improve coordination among field units.
The department has not disclosed the detailed list of all transferred officers, but the announcement underscores the government's focus on revitalising its forest governance structure ahead of upcoming environmental assessments.