Deepak Mishra Repatriated to Kerala Cadre for Promotion – Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals

New Delhi, March 2026: The Government of India has approved the premature repatriation of Shri Deepak Mishra, IFoS (KL:1996), currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, to his parent cadre in Kerala. The move has been cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) to allow him to avail the benefit of promotion in his cadre.

The decision was communicated through a formal notification issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.

Details of the Repatriation

• Officer: Shri Deepak Mishra, IFoS (KL:1996)

• Current Posting: Joint Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals

• Parent Cadre: Kerala

• Reason: To avail promotion in parent cadre

The notification referenced the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals’ proposal, and the ACC’s approval ensures the officer can continue his career progression without delay.

Key Offices Notified

The repatriation order has been circulated to several senior government offices, including:

1. Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)

2. Office of the Home Minister and MoS (PP)

3. Cabinet Secretariat

4. Secretary, Environment, Forest & Climate Change

5. Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala

6. Officer concerned and departmental records

Significance of the Move

This repatriation allows Shri Mishra to be considered for promotion opportunities in the Indian Forest Service cadre, while maintaining continuity in administrative functions in the central government. Such transfers and repatriations are part of routine cadre management and career progression processes in Indian civil services.

Officials note that repatriation before promotion is a common practice to ensure officers can be eligible for higher posts in their parent cadre without administrative delays.

Contact Information

The notification was signed by Sakshi Mittal, Director, DoPT. For further information, the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and the Ministry of Personnel maintain official communication channels.

Bottom Line

Shri Deepak Mishra’s repatriation reflects the government’s structured approach to civil service cadre management, balancing central posting requirements with officers’ career growth in their parent states.