Kerala witnesses appointment of Dr A Jayathilak’s appointment as the new state Chief Secretary.
The Kerala Government has appointed Dr. A. Jayathilak (IAS:1991:KL) as the state’s next Chief Secretary, succeeding Sarada Muraleedharan (IAS:1990:KL). The appointment order was issued today, confirming earlier reports.
Key Details
Incumbent CS: Sarada Muraleedharan (assumed charge August 2024 after husband V. Venu’s retirement)
New CS Tenure: Dr. Jayathilak will serve until his scheduled retirement in June 2026
Cadre: 1991-batch Kerala cadre IAS officer
This marks a continuation of Kerala’s tradition of appointing senior bureaucrats to the state’s top administrative post. Dr. Jayathilak brings extensive administrative experience to the role as he prepares to take charge of Kerala’s bureaucracy.
