Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1990 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 35 years of service, Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani has held 26 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, General Administration Deptt. Sachivalaya Gandhinagar; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Revenue Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, General Admin Gandhinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y as On Training, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani last served as Additional Chief Secretary, General Administration Deptt. Sachivalaya Gandhinagar, until 31 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani's educational qualifications on record include Business Admn.; Electronics. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Business Admn. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.E. | Electronics | 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 | Additional Chief Secretary | General Administration Deptt. Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/06/2023 - 31/07/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Revenue Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Management | 14/06/2021 - 22/06/2023 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | General Admin Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 19/08/2020 - 13/06/2021 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | General Admin Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 04/09/2019 - 18/08/2020 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Food & Civil Supplies Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs, Food & PD | 16/07/2018 - 03/09/2019 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 22/06/2016 - 15/07/2018 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Transport Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 12/03/2015 - 22/06/2016 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Transport Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 25/08/2014 - 12/03/2015 |
| 9 | Industries Commissioner | Industries Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 30/03/2012 - 25/08/2014 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 20/01/2011 - 30/03/2012 |
| 11 | Executive Dir | Power Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd. (REC) | Centre | Energy / Power | 01/05/2009 - 19/01/2011 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/10/2008 - 01/05/2009 |
| 13 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 28/02/2005 - 20/10/2008 |
| 14 | Director | Power | Centre | Energy / Power | 02/08/2004 - 28/02/2005 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Power | Centre | Energy / Energy | 20/10/2003 - 02/08/2004 |
| 16 | District Collector | Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2003 - 20/10/2003 |
| 17 | District Collector | Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/04/2002 - 31/12/2002 |
| 18 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 01/11/2001 - 12/03/2001 |
| 19 | Managing Director | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 12/03/2001 - 21/04/2002 |
| 20 | Jt Secy | Industries & Mines Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/02/2001 - 12/03/2001 |
| 21 | District Collector | Bhuj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/1999 - 01/02/2001 |
| 22 | District Dev Officer | Surat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/10/1997 - 01/02/1999 |
| 23 | District Dev Officer | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/01/1997 - 01/10/1997 |
| 24 | District Dev Officer | Sabarkantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/04/1995 - 01/01/1997 |
| 25 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/07/1994 - 01/04/1995 |
| 26 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1990 - 01/07/1994 |
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 | 2000-2001 | Management of Information Technology | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2005-2006 | Advanced Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2006-2007 | Community Mobilisation and Participatory Management Techniques | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 1 |
| 5 | 2016-2017 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | NL SECURITY & STRATEGIC STUDIES COURSE | 10Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani belong to?
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1990, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani's age?
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani is 61 years old, born on 25 July 1965.
What was Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani's last posting?
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani last served as Additional Chief Secretary, General Administration Deptt. Sachivalaya Gandhinagar until 31 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani held?
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani held in one role was 4y as On Training, Cadre (AIS).
How was Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kamal Kumar Dayani was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
