Rajasthan IAS reshuffle: Tina Dabi to Tonk, Ria Dabi to CMO

April 1, 2026

Jaipur:  witnessed a major bureaucratic reshuffle late Tuesday night, with the state government transferring 65 IAS officers in one of the biggest exercises in recent years.

The reshuffle includes changes in 25 district collectors and several key positions in the Chief Minister’s Office, indicating a broader administrative reset.

Tina Dabi appointed Tonk Collector
Tina Dabi has been appointed District Collector and Magistrate of Tonk, marking her third tenure as Collector. She has earlier served in districts like Jaisalmer.

Tonk is considered a politically sensitive district, and her appointment reflects the government’s confidence in her administrative experience. She has previously been recognised for work in maternal health and improving delivery of government schemes.

Ria Dabi moves to Chief Minister’s Office
Ria Dabi has been posted as Officer on Special Duty in the Chief Minister’s Office. Earlier serving as a Sub-Divisional Officer, her new role will involve policy coordination and administrative decision-making at the state level.

This move is seen as a significant step forward in her career.

Other key postings and changes
Jitendra Kumar Soni, the Jaipur Collector, has been appointed Secretary to the Chief Minister and will also handle the Information and Public Relations Department.

Sandesh Nayak is the new Collector of Jaipur, while Ashish Modi has been posted as Collector of Sikar. Mukul Sharma has been moved as Special Secretary to the Chief Minister.

Focus on governance and fresh talent
The reshuffle is being seen as an effort to balance experienced officers with younger talent in key administrative roles to strengthen governance. The postings of Tina and Ria Dabi have also drawn significant public attentionrs