New Responsibilities Assigned to District Education Officers in CG

The Chhattisgarh School Education Department issued an administrative order on September 8, 2026, detailing a fresh set of responsibilities for district education officers. Seven senior officials saw their postings altered, affecting the leadership in several districts.

Highlights of the transfer include: - Rajesh Singh, formerly the deputy director overseeing principals in Bilaspur, now serves as deputy director for the education wing in Sarguja. - Akshwani Bhardwaj, previously the deputy director for principals in Sarguja, is reassigned to Bilaspur’s education division. - A.K. Sinha moves from Janjgir‑Champa to become DEO of Surajpur. - Manohar Pratap Singh, who managed a government higher secondary school in Khisora, Janjgir‑Champa, takes up the DEO role for the same district. - Jagjit Dheer, assistant director of public education in Naya Raipur, is appointed DEO of Durg. - L.P. Thathere transitions from DEO of Mungeli to assistant director of the Bilaspur division. - Dr. Mohan Lal Patel, principal of a government higher secondary school in Bilaspur, assumes DEO duties for Mungeli.

The order specifies that these postings remain in force on an administrative basis until a new directive is issued, and the officers are required to assume their new functions promptly.