About Shri Raj Kumar
Shri Raj Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1987 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Raj Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Raj Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 38 years of service, Shri Raj Kumar has held 19 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar; Additional Chief Secretary, Home Deptt Gandhinagar; Secretary, Defence Defence Production New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Secretary, Sci & Tech Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar.
Shri Raj Kumar last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar, until 31 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Raj Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Public Policy from M.Sc.; Electrical Engg. from B.Tech.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Sc. | Public Policy | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Tech. | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
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 | Chief Secretary To Government | Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 31/01/2023 - 31/01/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Home Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | law and order / Crime | 06/12/2021 - 30/01/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Defence Defence Production New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 14/02/2020 - 05/12/2021 |
| 4 | Director General | Labour & Employment Employees' State Insurance Cortporation (ESIC) | Centre | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 21/07/2017 - 13/02/2020 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 20/04/2015 - 20/07/2017 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Agri & Cooperation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 02/05/2013 - 19/04/2015 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 23/03/2012 - 01/05/2013 |
| 8 | Secretary | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 11/11/2009 - 22/03/2012 |
| 9 | Secretary | Sci & Tech Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 24/01/2006 - 10/11/2009 |
| 10 | Spl Commissioner Of Sales Tax (Enforcement) | Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Banking | 27/09/2004 - 23/01/2006 |
| 11 | Secretary | Home Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/04/2003 - 25/09/2003 |
| 12 | Director | Employment Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 26/02/2001 - 30/04/2003 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | law and order / Crime | 18/01/2000 - 25/02/2001 |
| 14 | District Collector | Revenue Deptt Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/05/1997 - 17/01/2000 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 19/04/1995 - 25/05/1997 |
| 16 | District Collector | Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/05/1994 - 18/04/1995 |
| 17 | District Dev Officer | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 29/08/1991 - 27/05/1994 |
| 18 | District Dev Officer | Kutch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 18/07/1991 - 28/08/1991 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Bhuj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1989 - 17/07/1991 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase V, 2015 | 11/10/2015 | 06/11/2015 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995-1996 | Junior Level - 1986- 89 Batches | Institute of Management in Government | Thiruvananthapuram | 3 |
| 2 | 1998-1999 | Managing Change in Organisation | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | Calcutta | 1 |
| 3 | 2000-2001 | Middle Level - 1984-90 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN SERVICE TRAINING | |||
| 2 | MANAGEMT OF CHANGE |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Raj Kumar belong to?
Shri Raj Kumar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1987, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Raj Kumar's age?
Shri Raj Kumar is 61 years old, born on 06 January 1965.
What was Shri Raj Kumar's last posting?
Shri Raj Kumar last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar until 31 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Raj Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Raj Kumar has 38 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Raj Kumar held?
Shri Raj Kumar has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Raj Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Raj Kumar held in one role was 3y 10m as Secretary, Sci & Tech Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Raj Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Raj Kumar holds the following qualifications: M.Sc., B.Tech..
How was Shri Raj Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Raj Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
