Varnali Deka Becomes Assam's First Woman IAS Joint Secretary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Officer | Varnali Deka, 2009-batch IAS officer (Assam-Meghalaya cadre) |
| Achievement | First woman IAS officer from Assam empanelled as Joint Secretary (GoI) |
| Empanelment Authority | Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), announced in August 2026 |