Chandigarh, October 1, 2025 — The Government of Punjab has announced the promotion of Superintendent Cadre Officer Gurdeep Singh to the post of Under Secretary in the Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh. The order was issued by the General Administration Department following the recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC).
According to the official notification, Singh was serving as Administrative Officer-2 in the Punjab Civil Secretariat-2 (Mini Secretariat), Chandigarh, before being elevated to the higher post. His promotion has been described as a recognition of his “dedicated and consistent service” rendered to the state government over the past 34 years.
Officials in the Secretariat noted that Singh has been associated with a number of important administrative assignments during his career and has consistently demonstrated efficiency in handling responsibilities. His elevation to the Under Secretary rank, they said, reflects both his seniority and his performance within the service.
Soon after the announcement, Singh’s colleagues and staff members in the Secretariat extended warm congratulations and felicitations to him. Senior officers as well as employees of the administrative branch expressed confidence that he would continue to serve the Punjab Government with the same level of diligence and integrity in his new role.
The General Administration Department said that the promotion exercise was carried out in line with the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committee, which had reviewed the service record, experience, and eligibility of the officer. The move, it added, is part of the routine advancement process to strengthen the administrative machinery at the Secretariat.
With this elevation, Gurdeep Singh joins the cadre of Under Secretaries responsible for assisting the state government in policy implementation, coordination of departmental work, and overall administrative management.
