About Shri Ajay Seth
Shri Ajay Seth is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1987 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Ajay Seth joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajay Seth's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 38 years of service, Shri Ajay Seth has held 21 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi; Managing Director, Urban Development Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Bangalore; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 37y 1m as Assistant Commissioner, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Ajay Seth last served as Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi, until 30 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 4y each.
Shri Ajay Seth's educational qualifications on record include Computers from Certificate; Mech.engg. from Graduate. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Certificate | Computers | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma | Fincl Mgt | Ordinary | -- |
| 4 | -- | Master in Business Administration Not Applicable | Business Admn. | Gold Medallist | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 01/05/2021 - 30/06/2025 |
| 2 | Managing Director | Urban Development Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Colonization | 03/07/2018 - 05/04/2021 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 16/10/2017 - 02/07/2018 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Education Deptt Primary Edu Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/03/2017 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | Education Deptt Primary & Secondary Education Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 07/08/2015 - 15/10/2017 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Water Resources Deptt Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 03/06/2015 - 10/08/2015 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 12/04/2013 - 15/11/2014 |
| 8 | Principal Secy | Finance Deptt Budget & Resources | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 01/01/2012 - 11/04/2013 |
| 9 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Budget & Resources | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 23/05/2008 - 31/12/2011 |
| 10 | Secretary | Personnel & AR Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 28/03/2008 - 24/05/2008 |
| 11 | Adviser | Finance Economic Affairs Asian Dev Bank (ADB) Manila | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 02/09/2004 - 01/02/2008 |
| 12 | Director | Finance & Company Affairs Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 11/03/2002 - 02/09/2004 |
| 13 | Director | Finance & Company Affairs Expenditure | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 14/08/2001 - 11/03/2002 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | Finance & Company Affairs Expenditure | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 13/03/2000 - 13/08/2001 |
| 15 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Bellary | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 06/07/1998 - 29/02/2000 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Mysore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/1996 - 01/06/1998 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Mysore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/1995 - 01/01/1996 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/08/1991 - 01/05/1995 |
| 19 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/09/1989 - Till-Date |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner | Sub Division Belgaum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 12/09/1989 - 28/07/1991 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 24/08/1987 - 26/08/1989 |
| 22 | Additional Secy | Education Deptt Primary Edu Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Phase V Mid Career Training Programme 2017 | 25/09/2017 | 13/10/2017 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994-1995 | Junior Level - 1985- 88 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 3 |
| 2 | 2000-2001 | Middle Level - 1984-90 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajay Seth belong to?
Shri Ajay Seth is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1987, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajay Seth's age?
Shri Ajay Seth is 61 years old, born on 30 June 1965.
What was Shri Ajay Seth's last posting?
Shri Ajay Seth last served as Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi until 30 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Ajay Seth served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajay Seth has 38 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajay Seth held?
Shri Ajay Seth has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Ajay Seth's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajay Seth held in one role was 37y 1m as Assistant Commissioner, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Ajay Seth's educational qualification?
Shri Ajay Seth holds the following qualifications: Certificate, Graduate, PG Diploma, Master in Business Administration Not Applicable.
How was Shri Ajay Seth recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajay Seth was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
