Shri Rajesh Kumar
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Rajesh Kumar
Shri Rajesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1988 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Rajesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 37 years of service, Shri Rajesh Kumar has held 17 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Maharashtra; Additional Chief Secretary, Coop & Marketing Deptt Dte of Textiles Mumbai; Additional Chief Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 14y 5m as Commissioner, Integrated Child Dev Scheme (ICDS).
Shri Rajesh Kumar last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Maharashtra, until 30 November 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 5m each.
Shri Rajesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include History from Graduate; History. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | History | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | History | 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 | Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/09/2025 - 30/11/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Coop & Marketing Deptt Dte of Textiles Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 13/06/2023 - 31/08/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 02/11/2022 - 12/06/2023 |
| 4 | N.A. | industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 18/07/2017 - 01/11/2022 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Integrated Child Dev Scheme (ICDS) | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 22/05/2008 - 01/11/2022 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Employees' State Insurance Scheme | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Insurance | 15/04/2008 - 22/05/2008 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Tribal Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 01/09/2005 - 15/04/2008 |
| 8 | Director | Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 08/07/2005 - 31/08/2005 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | Rural Dev Land Resources | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 09/06/2003 - 08/07/2005 |
| 10 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 25/01/2001 - 09/06/2003 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 15/02/2000 - 25/01/2001 |
| 12 | District Collector | Jalgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/11/1998 - 15/02/2000 |
| 13 | District Collector | Osmanabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1997 - 26/10/1998 |
| 14 | District Collector | Osmanabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 15 | Additional Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/05/1995 - 01/08/1996 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1992 - 01/05/1995 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1989 - 01/07/1992 |
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 | 1999-2000 | MS Office 97 and Internet Applications | National Institute of Information Technology | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2006-2007 | Infrastructure Development and Institutional Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajesh Kumar belong to?
Shri Rajesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1988, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar's age?
Shri Rajesh Kumar is 61 years old, born on 03 August 1965.
What was Shri Rajesh Kumar's last posting?
Shri Rajesh Kumar last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Maharashtra until 30 November 2025.
How many years has Shri Rajesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajesh Kumar has 37 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajesh Kumar held?
Shri Rajesh Kumar has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajesh Kumar held in one role was 14y 5m as Commissioner, Integrated Child Dev Scheme (ICDS).
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Rajesh Kumar holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Rajesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
