Nine Nagaland Civil Service officers make the 2025 IAS select list, with Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton congratulating them on their promotion
KOHIMA — Nine Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) officers have been included in the Select List of 2025 for promotion to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), according to a notification issued by the government of India on Friday.
The officers are Wonchio Odyuo, Elizabeth Ngully, Linda Solo, Yongchingkumla, S Tainiu, Sentiwapang Aier, Sara S Jamir, T Yanpvuthung Kikon and T Wati Aier.
The select list covers vacancies that arose between January 1 and December 31, 2025, under the State Civil Service category for Nagaland cadre. The list was prepared on September 18, 2026, and approved on October 19, 2026.
The notification stated that the selection process was undertaken in accordance with the 1955 regulations, in consultation with Nagaland government, to fill IAS vacancies allocated to state civil service officers through promotion.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton congratulated the nine officers in a social media post, describing their promotion to the IAS as well-deserved.
He said the milestone reflected their years of dedicated service, perseverance and commitment to public welfare, and wished them success in their new responsibilities.
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