Shri Ajit Kesari
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Ajit Kesari
Shri Ajit Kesari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1990 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Ajit Kesari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajit Kesari's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 35 years of service, Shri Ajit Kesari has held 25 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Deptt Government of Madhya Pradesh Bhopal; Principal Secy, Animal Husbandry Deptt; Principal Secy, Cooperation Deptt Bhopal. The longest single tenure was 18y 2m as Commissioner, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt.
Shri Ajit Kesari last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Deptt Government of Madhya Pradesh Bhopal. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 6m each.
Shri Ajit Kesari's educational qualifications on record include Engineeriing; Mech.engg. from Graduate. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Engineeriing | Ordinary | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Mech.engg. | Ordinary | -- |
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 | Additional Chief Secretary | Finance Deptt Government of Madhya Pradesh Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 31/10/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Animal Husbandry Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 01/08/2017 - 30/10/2022 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Cooperation Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 27/09/2013 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Rehabilitation Commissioner | Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Rehabilitation | 19/01/2012 - 27/09/2013 |
| 5 | Member | Bd of Revenue Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 26/07/2011 - 27/09/2013 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Nagrik Aapoorti Nigam Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 22/12/2008 - 25/06/2011 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 07/08/2008 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Commissioner & Dir | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 07/08/2008 - 30/09/2008 |
| 9 | Secretary | Public Health & Family Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 07/03/2007 - 07/08/2008 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Chambal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/06/2006 - 07/03/2007 |
| 11 | Managing Director | M.P. State Electricity Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 31/01/2006 - 31/05/2006 |
| 12 | Managing Director | M.P. State Electricity Bd Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 21/09/2004 - 30/01/2006 |
| 13 | Additional Secy | Planning, Economics & Statistics Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 02/07/2004 - 20/09/2004 |
| 14 | Chief Electoral Officer | Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/03/2004 - 01/07/2004 |
| 15 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 09/01/2004 - 28/01/2004 |
| 16 | Commissioner | Ujjain | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2003 - 08/01/2004 |
| 17 | Commissioner | Ujjain | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 06/06/2002 - 31/12/2002 |
| 18 | Admn Officer | Urban Admin & Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 06/06/2002 - 31/12/2002 |
| 19 | District Collector | Morena | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/2001 - 31/05/2002 |
| 20 | District Collector | Datia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2000 - 01/02/2001 |
| 21 | District Collector | North Bastar (Kanker) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/1999 - 01/06/2000 |
| 22 | District Collector | North Bastar (Kanker) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/1998 - 01/01/1999 |
| 23 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1996 - 01/05/1998 |
| 24 | Additional Secy | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1995 - 01/09/1996 |
| 25 | OSD To Minister | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/09/1994 - 01/07/1995 |
| 26 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1992 - 01/09/1994 |
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 | 1998-1999 | Junior Level - 1989-92 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
| 2 | 2000-2001 | Infrastructure Development & Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2000-2001 | Infrastructure Development & Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2004-2005 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 5 | 2006-2007 | Administrative Law | National Law School of India University | Bangalore | 1 |
| 6 | 2012-2013 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 7 | 2017-2018 | Financial Market Regulation | NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad (Telangana) | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajit Kesari belong to?
Shri Ajit Kesari is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1990, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajit Kesari's age?
Shri Ajit Kesari is 61 years old, born on 03 February 1965.
What was Shri Ajit Kesari's last posting?
Shri Ajit Kesari last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Deptt Government of Madhya Pradesh Bhopal.
How many years has Shri Ajit Kesari served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajit Kesari has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajit Kesari held?
Shri Ajit Kesari has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Ajit Kesari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajit Kesari held in one role was 18y 2m as Commissioner, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt.
What is Shri Ajit Kesari's educational qualification?
Shri Ajit Kesari holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Ajit Kesari recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajit Kesari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
