Various names, including those who have served as chief secretaries and additional chief secretaries in the State, are being heard but none could be confirmed.

The Centre is likely to appoint four advisors. Sources said a list of eight retired IAS officers, including two from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, has been shortlisted.

There were speculation there was intense political lobbying in the Congress camp at the Centre for appointments.

Meanwhile, the service list of all IAS officers in the State has been sent to Raj Bhavan, sources said. A major reshuffle of IAS officers is also on the cards, sources added.