The Andhra Pradesh government has promoted five IAS officers of the 2010 batch to the Super Time Scale (Level-14 in the Pay Matrix), which is equal to the Secretary to Government rank. This promotion takes effect from January 1, 2026. The officers promoted are Narayana Bharath Gupta, Amrapali Kata, J. Nivas, Gandam Chandrudu, and Chadalawada Naga Rani. After the promotions, Dr. Narayana Bharath Gupta has been retained in his current role but re-designated as Commissioner of Collegiate Education and State Project Director (RUSA). Amrapali Kata will continue as Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director of the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. Gandam Chandrudu has been posted as Commissioner of Labour, taking over full charge from M.V. Seshagiri Babu. Chadalawada Naga Rani will continue to serve as Collector and District Magistrate of West Godavari district.