JAIPUR, INDIA — In a historic development for Indian civil administration, Rajasthan has officially welcomed its second sister duo in IAS cadre following the elevation of senior state official Anju Rajpal to the Indian Administrative Service.
The appointment marks a rare milestone in public administration, mirroring the celebrated careers of civil service toppers Tina Dabi and Ria Dabi, who also represent the Rajasthan cadre. Anju Rajpal’s elevation from the state civil services to the apex federal bureaucracy reflects the growing prominence of female administrative leadership across India’s governance ecosystem.
Department of Personnel and Training Issues Promotion Orders
The transition was confirmed following an official notification released by the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions’ Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The federal body sanctioned the induction of 16 senior Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officers into the premier Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Anju Rajpal, who secured the fifth rank on the finalized merit roster, currently serves as Joint Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) in Jaipur. Her elder sister, Manju Rajpal, is an established senior IAS officer from the 2000 batch, presently serving with distinction at the Principal Secretary level in the state government.
Strengthening Bureaucracy: A Milestone for Female Leadership
With this induction, Rajasthan cements its reputation as a pioneer in administrative diversity. Civil services analysts observe that having a second sister duo in IAS cadre within the same state boundary underscores institutional meritocracy and progress in administrative leadership.
The first pair, Tina Dabi (All India Rank 1, UPSC CSE 2015) and Ria Dabi (All India Rank 15, UPSC CSE 2020), brought national attention to young female leadership in the Rajasthan cadre. The induction of the Rajpal sisters adds deep field-level expertise to this narrative, as Anju Rajpal brings decades of grassroots governance experience from the state services directly into the central administrative framework.
Policy experts point out that elevating seasoned state officers to the IAS cadre injects institutional memory and operational agility into governance, enabling smoother policy implementation across vital public sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is the second sister duo in IAS cadre in Rajasthan?
The second sister pair serving together in the Rajasthan IAS cadre comprises Senior IAS officer Manju Rajpal (Principal Secretary rank) and her sister, Anju Rajpal, who was recently elevated from the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) to the IAS cadre.
2. How are state service officers promoted to the IAS?
State Administrative Service (such as RAS) officers are promoted to the Indian Administrative Service based on rigorous performance assessments, service tenure, clean vigilance clearances, and recommendations finalized by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
3. Who was the first sister duo to serve in the Rajasthan IAS cadre?
The first sister pair to serve together in Rajasthan’s IAS cadre is Tina Dabi and Ria Dabi, both of whom cleared the nationwide UPSC Civil Services Examination with top ranks.
Editorial Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This report is based on official administrative notifications released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and state government press bulletins. It is published strictly for informational, educational, and journalistic purposes and does not constitute administrative or legal counsel.
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