About Shri Amitabh Jain
Shri Amitabh Jain is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Amitabh Jain joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Amitabh Jain's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 36 years of service, Shri Amitabh Jain has held 28 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Chattisgarh Raipur; Additional Chief Secretary, D/o Finance,; Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 10m as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Chattisgarh Raipur.
Shri Amitabh Jain last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Chattisgarh Raipur, until 30 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Amitabh Jain's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from Graduate; System Analysis. The officer has completed 11 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | System Analysis | 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 Chattisgarh Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/11/2020 - 30/09/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | D/o Finance, | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 28/09/2018 - 31/03/2020 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 22/12/2016 - 04/08/2018 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Public Relations Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 15/07/2014 - 25/02/2015 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 15/07/2014 - 22/12/2016 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Forest Deptt Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 17/10/2013 - 15/07/2014 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Parliamentary Affairs Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Parliamentary Affairs / Parliamentary Affairs | 15/10/2013 - 17/10/2013 |
| 8 | Minister (Economic) | Commerce & Industry Commerce High Commission of India (HCI) London (UK) | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 25/07/2011 - 27/08/2013 |
| 9 | Additional DG Foreign Trade | Commerce & Industry Commerce Dte Gen of Foreign Trade (DGFT) New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Foreign Trade | 20/02/2009 - 20/07/2011 |
| 10 | Jt DG Foreign Trade | Commerce & Industry Commerce Dte Gen of Foreign Trade (DGFT) | Centre | Commerce / Foreign Trade | 28/08/2006 - 20/02/2009 |
| 11 | Secretary | Micro, Small Scale Enterprises & Textiles Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Registration | 17/07/2005 - 02/01/2007 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Public Relations Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 17/06/2005 - 21/08/2006 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Public Relations Deptt State Industrial Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 02/01/2005 - 16/06/2005 |
| 14 | Spl Secy | Public Relations Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 14/10/2004 - 31/12/2004 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Public Relations Deptt State Industrial Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 06/10/2004 - 01/01/2005 |
| 16 | Spl Secy | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 16/05/2004 - 06/10/2004 |
| 17 | District Collector | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/03/2004 - 15/05/2004 |
| 18 | Spl Secy | Commerce | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 16/12/2003 - 20/03/2004 |
| 19 | District Collector | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2002 - 15/12/2003 |
| 20 | District Collector | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/11/2000 - 01/01/2002 |
| 21 | District Collector | Hoshangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2000 - 31/10/2000 |
| 22 | District Collector | Chhatarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/1997 - 01/06/2000 |
| 23 | District Collector | Rajgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/1997 - 01/06/2000 |
| 24 | C E O | Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/06/1996 - 01/02/1997 |
| 25 | Additional Collector | Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/03/1994 - 01/06/1996 |
| 26 | Project Officer | Sarguja | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/07/1993 - 01/03/1994 |
| 27 | S D O | Neemuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1991 - 01/07/1993 |
| 28 | Assistant Collector | Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1990 - 01/08/1991 |
| 29 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/08/1989 - 10/08/1991 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 13th round of Phase V training of the mandatory Mid Career Training Programme | 17/06/2019 | 05/07/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996-1997 | Junior Level - 1987- 90 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 3 |
| 2 | 2002-2003 | Administrative Law | National Law School of India University | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2003-2004 | Basic Course on WTO | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2005-2006 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 5 | 2008-2009 | Advanced Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 6 | 2014-2015 | Financing Infrastructure Projects Through Capital Market | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6-9 YEAR SERVICE TRG | |||
| 2 | DISASTER MGT |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Amitabh Jain belong to?
Shri Amitabh Jain is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 1989, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Amitabh Jain's age?
Shri Amitabh Jain is 61 years old, born on 21 June 1965.
What was Shri Amitabh Jain's last posting?
Shri Amitabh Jain last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Chattisgarh Raipur until 30 September 2025.
How many years has Shri Amitabh Jain served as an IAS officer?
Shri Amitabh Jain has 36 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Amitabh Jain held?
Shri Amitabh Jain has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Shri Amitabh Jain's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Amitabh Jain held in one role was 4y 10m as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Chattisgarh Raipur.
What is Shri Amitabh Jain's educational qualification?
Shri Amitabh Jain holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Amitabh Jain recruited to the IAS?
Shri Amitabh Jain was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
