Major shake-up as 18 IAS, NCS officers reshuffled in Nagaland

Nagaland
31st March 2026

Kohima, March 31 (MExN): In a major administrative shake-up, the Nagaland Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 18 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) officers across key departments and districts with “immediate effect.”

According to a notification issued by the Chief Secretary on March 31, the reshuffle involved a mix of transfers, postings, promotions, relief of additional charges and assignment of new responsibilities, covering senior officers from the level of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and above.

Among IAS officers, Kuko Mero has been relieved of his additional charge as Managing Director, NBDA, while Vineet Kumar, DC Wokha, has been transferred as Additional Secretary, Finance and IDAN. Dharam Raj, DC Zunheboto, has been posted as DC Tuensang.

Among NCS officers, Sara S Jamir, DC Niuland, has been transferred as Secretary, Science & Technology, while Lithrongla T Rutsa, DC Tuensang, has been posted as Additional Secretary, P&AR with additional charge of MD, NBDA. K Mhathung Tsanglao, DC Meluri, has been posted as DC Wokha.

A Zibenthung Kithan has been appointed as DC Meluri, while T L Kiusumong Tikhir has been posted as DC Niuland. Phuleshe K Yepthomi has been posted as DC Shamator, and Tiameren Chang has been promoted and posted as DC Zunheboto.

Nagaland Government Transfer and Posting Order (March 31, 2026)

 

Name of Officer

Previous Designation

New Designation / Posting

1

 Kuko Mero, IAS

Secretary, Home Department & MD,NBDA

Relieved of charge as MD, NBDA 

2

 Vineet Kumar, IAS

DC, Wokha

Transferred as Additional Secretary, Finance & IDAN 

3

 Dharam Raj, IAS

DC, Zunheboto

Transferred  and posted DC, Tuensang 

4

 Sara S Jamir, NCS

DC, Niuland

Transferred   and posted as Secretary, Science & Technology Department 

5

 Lithrongla T Rutsa, NCS

DC, Tuensang

Transferred  and posted Additional Secretary, P&AR Dept with additional charge of MD, NBDA 

6

 K Mhathung Tsanglao, NCS

DC, Meluri

Transferred    as DC, Wokha 

7

 Bendanglila, NCS

Joint Secretary, F&CS and LM&CP; Addl Director, ATI

Promoted and retained as Additional Secretary, F&CS and LM&CP; Addl Director, ATI 

8

 Athrila S Sangtam, NCS

Joint Secretary, Transport Dept

Promoted and retained as Additional Secretary, Transport Department 

9

 Avelu Ruho, NCS

Joint Secretary, School Education Dept

Joint Secretary, P&AR Dept (Retains charge of School Education until NECTAR project completion) 

10

 A Zibenthung Kithan, NCS

Joint Secretary, Urban Development Dept

Transferred   and posted DC, Meluri 

11

 Chubatemjen, NCS

DC, Shamator

Joint Secretary, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship 

12

 T L Kiusumong Tikhir, NCS

Joint Secretary, Tribal Affairs Dept

Transferred   and posted DC, Niuland 

13

 Phuleshe K Yepthomi, NCS

Joint Secretary, Labour & Employment SD&E

Transferred  and posted   DC, Shamator 

14

 C Khanyang Imlong, NCS

Deputy Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office

Promoted and retained as Joint Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office 

15

 Renbeni Ngullie, NCS

DRC, Kolkata

Promoted and retained as JRC, Nagaland House, Kolkata 

16

 Theodore Yanthan, NCS

Deputy Secretary, Social Welfare

Promoted and retained as Joint Secretary, Social Welfare Department 

17

 Tiameren Chang, NCS

ADC, Zunheboto

Promoted and posted as DC, Zunheboto 

18

 Zakabo V Rotokha, NCS

ADC, Dimapur

Promoted and posted as Joint Secretary, H&TE Department 

Chubatemjen, DC Shamator, has been transferred as Joint Secretary, Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

Several officers have also been promoted and retained in their respective departments, including Bendanglila (F&CS and LM&CP), Athrila S Sangtam (Transport), C Khanyang Imlong (Chief Secretary’s Office), Renbeni Ngullie (Nagaland House, Kolkata), and Theodore Yanthan (Social Welfare).

Avelu Ruho has been posted as Joint Secretary, P&AR while retaining charge of School Education until completion of the NECTAR project, and Zakabo V Rotokha has been promoted and posted as Joint Secretary, Higher & Technical Education.

Meanwhile, in another notification issued on the same day announced the realignments total of 56 NCS and Nagaland Secretariat Service (NSS) officers ranging from Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADC) to Extra Assistant Commissioners (EAC).

Taken together, the massive reshuffle, covering a total of 74 officers across the IAS, NCS and NSS cadres, coincided with the transition to the 2026–27 financial year, and is understood to be part of a broader administrative exercise to streamline governance, strengthen field-level administration and realign departmental responsibilities.

Transfer and posting of NCS/NSS Officers in Nagaland

  1.  Neilezo Tep, NCS, ADC, Pungro, is transferred and posted as ADC, Tening 
  2.  Nyempo Wallim, NCS, Deputy Secretary, Sericulture Department, is transferred and posted as ADC, Longleng 
  3.  Alongdhimen Jamir, NCS, ADC, Longleng, is transferred and posted as ADC, Shamator 
  4.  Zapuno Khatso, NCS, CEO, KMC, is transferred and posted as ADC, Chozuba 
  5.  Shaying Sheu, NCS, ADC, Tobu, is transferred and posted as ADC, Zunheboto 
  6.  Alemyapang Longchar, NCS, ADC, Chiephobozou, is transferred and posted as CEO, KMC 
  7.  Vekusheyi Rhakho, NCS, Deputy Secretary, Geology and Mining Department, is transferred & posted as ADC, Chiephobozou 
  8.  K Temjennaro, NCS, Deputy Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department is attached to Reservation Review Commission 
  9.  Chonpenthung Ezung, NCS, Deputy Secretary, Agriculture Department, is transferred and posted as Deputy Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department 
  10. Dr Diana Patton, NCS, ADC, Chozuba, is transferred and posted as ADC, Dimapur 
  11.  Relise Sangtam, NCS, ADC, Tizit, is transferred and posted as ADC, Noklak 
  12.  Hotolu Sema, NCS, ADC, Aghunato, is transferred and posted as ADC, Pungro 
  13.  Shelley Katiry, NCS, ADC, Tuensang, is transferred and posted as ADC, Meluri 
  14.  Kikato K Chishi, NCS, Deputy Secretary, AH&VS Department, is transferred and posted as ADC, Aghunato 
  15.  L Samuel, NCS, SDO (C), Phomching, on promotion is transferred and posted as ADC, Tobu 
  16.  Kemciyile, NCS, Under Secretary, Border Affairs Department on promotion is retained as Deputy Secretary, Border Affairs with additional charge of ADC, Commissioner’s Office 
  17.  H Berimong, NCS, SDO(C), Tuensang, on promotion is retained as ADC, Tuensang 
  18.  C Phuniang, NCS, SDO(C), Noksen, on promotion is transferred and posted as ADC, Tizit 
  19.  Tsutsowe Kupa, NCS, Under Secretary, Border Affairs & State Election Commission on promotion is retained as Deputy Secretary, Border Affairs & State Election Commission 
  20.  N Renchamo Kikon, NSS, Deputy Secretary, Municipal Affairs Department is transferred and posted as Deputy Secretary, Planning & Transformation Department 
  21.  Longri Jamir, NSS, Deputy Secretary, YRS (designate) is retained as Deputy Secretary, Urban Development Department 
  22.  Vejoyo Swuro, NCS, SDO(C), Dhansiripar, is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Phomching 
  23.  Tokai V Sumi, NCS, SDO(C), Noklak (designate) is retained as Under Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies Department 
  24.  Vikhoto Richa, NCS, Under Secretary, P&AR (designate) attached to Reservation Commission is retained as SDO(C), Noklak 
  25.  Athrong, NCS, SDO(C), Shamator, is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Chessore 
  26.  Rorheu Peseyie, SDO(C), Kohima, is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Niuland 
  27.  Imliakum Sanglir, NCS, SDO(C), Sechu Zubza, is transferred and posted as Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office 
  28.  James Renbi Kikon, NCS, SDO(C), Kohima, is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Sechu Zubza 
  29.  Rozy Sangtam, NCS, SDO(C), Kiphire shall hold additional charge of EAC, Longmatra 
  30.  Sakuchingmak, NCS, SDO(C), Meluri, is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Tuensang 
  31.  Kihomong Yimchunger, NCS, SDO(C), Tuensang, is transferred & posted as SDO(C), Meluri 
  32.  Avonuo Kire, NCS, SDO(C), Niuland, is transferred and posted as Under Secretary, Works & Housing Department 
  33.  Seyiekhrietuo Solo, NCS, SDO(C), Chumoukedima, is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Kohima 
  34.  Yapangmenla Jamir, NCS, EAC, Akuluto, on promotion is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Noksen 
  35.  Limakumla Pongener, NCS, EAC, Kezocha, on promotion is transferred and posted as Under Secretary, P&AR Department, AR (Training) 
  36.  Kelengunuo Solo, NCS, EAC, Niuland, with additional charge of EAC, Nihokhu on promotion is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Dhansiripar 
  37.  Yithachu Thur, NCS, EAC, Ghathashi on promotion is transferred and posted as SDO(C), Pughoboto with additional charge of EAC, Ghathashi 
  38.  Holimong Sangtam, NSS, Under Secretary, Works & Hosing Department is transferred and posted as Under Secretary, DUDA 
  39.  Vitoka Yepthomi, NCS, EAC, Niuland, is transferred and posted as EAC, Aghunaqha 
  40.  Litsenthung Kikon, NCS, EAC, Dimapur, is transferred and posted as EAC, Nihokhu 
  41.  Khiuzan Kaurinta, NCS, EAC, Sungro is transferred and posted as EAC, Dimapur 
  42.  Moasunep K Jingru, NCS, EAC, Chiephobozou, is transferred and posted as EAC, VK 
  43.  Zerutso Kesiezie, NCS, EAC, Chare is transferred and posted as EAC, Kezocha 
  44.  Seyievilie Pfukri, NCS, EAC, Chumoukedima, is transferred and posted as EAC, Seithekima 
  45.  Wetsho Lasushe, NCS, EAC, Pungro with additional charge of EAC, Kiusam is transferred and posted as EAC, Khezhakeno with additional charge of EAC, Zuketsa 
  46.  M Khenpa, NCS, EAC, Aghunaqha is transferred and posted as EAC, Aboi with addl charge of EAC, Longching 
  47.  Puhan Khiamniungan, EAC, Pfutsero is transferred and posted as EAC, Noklak with additional charge of EAC, Panso 
  48.  I Yentinoungbou, NCS, EAC, Shamator, is transferred and posted as EAC, Chare 
  49.  Nitile Tep, NCS, EAC, Kiphire is transferred and posted as EAC, Akuluto 
  50. Er Keyileuteing Ndang, NCS, EAC, Pughoboto, is transferred and posted as EAC, Sakshi 
  51. Er H Aloto Shohe, NCS, EAC, Khezhakeno with additional charge of EAC, Zuketsa is transferred and posted as EAC, Pungro with additional charge of EAC, Kiusam 
  52.  Viketoulie Metha, NCS, EAC, VK, is transferred and posted as EAC, Chiephobozou 
  53.  Merishan Ezung, NCS, EAC, Aboi, is transferred and posted as EAC, Lotsu 
  54.  Bangjunglemba, EAC, Noklak, is transferred and posted as EAC, Pfutsero with additional charge of EAC, Sakraba 
  55. Er Moasanen Imsong, NCS, EAC, Tuensang, is transferred and posted as EAC, Sungro with additional charge of EAC, Aitepyong 
  56.  Apuloka H Sumi, NCS, EAC, Noklak, shall hold additional charge of EAC, Nokhu

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