About Shri Manoj Ahuja
Shri Manoj Ahuja is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1990 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Manoj Ahuja joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Manoj Ahuja's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Manoj Ahuja has held 28 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Odisha; Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Deputy Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA).
Shri Manoj Ahuja last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Odisha. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Manoj Ahuja's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg.; Business Admn.. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Mech.engg. | Ordinary | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. | Business Admn. | 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 | Chief Secretary To Government | Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/06/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/04/2022 - 25/06/2024 |
| 3 | OSD | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 08/02/2022 - 31/03/2022 |
| 4 | Chairman | Education School Edu & Literacy Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Education | 27/12/2021 - 08/02/2022 |
| 5 | Chairman | Education School Edu & Literacy Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Education | 12/05/2020 - 27/12/2021 |
| 6 | Spl Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 09/04/2019 - 12/05/2020 |
| 7 | Jt Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 06/11/2017 - 09/04/2019 |
| 8 | Principal Secy | Co-operation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 20/03/2015 - 16/11/2015 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 09/05/2012 - 20/03/2015 |
| 10 | Commissioner & Secy | Sports & Youth Services Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 04/02/2012 - 09/05/2012 |
| 11 | Commissioner & Secy | Steel & Mines Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Steel | 21/04/2010 - 09/05/2012 |
| 12 | Commissioner & Secy | Food & Civil Supplies Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 16/05/2009 - 21/04/2010 |
| 13 | Pvt Secy | Planning Commission | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 02/07/2008 - 15/05/2009 |
| 14 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 31/08/2004 - 01/07/2008 |
| 15 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 13/04/2001 - 31/08/2004 |
| 16 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 05/08/2000 - 13/04/2001 |
| 17 | Additional Secy To Govt. | Personnel & General Administration | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2000 - 31/03/2000 |
| 18 | Chief Electoral Officer | Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 23/07/1999 - 01/04/2001 |
| 19 | Jt. Secy To Govt. | Personnel & General Administration | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/07/1999 - 31/12/1999 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Khordha / Khurda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/1999 - 23/07/1999 |
| 21 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 24/09/1998 - 01/04/1999 |
| 22 | Director | Textile Deptt Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 24/11/1997 - 24/07/1999 |
| 23 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 01/08/1997 - 01/04/1999 |
| 24 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/03/1997 - 01/08/1997 |
| 25 | Executive Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/12/1996 - 24/11/1997 |
| 26 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1994 - 01/12/1996 |
| 27 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/11/1992 - 01/07/1994 |
| 28 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/08/1990 - 07/08/1992 |
| 29 | Executive Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - 31/10/2017 |
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 | 1996-1997 | Junior Level - 1987- 90 Batches | Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration | Pune | 3 |
| 2 | 2003-2004 | Quantitative Methods & Operational Research for Public Policy& Management | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Manoj Ahuja belong to?
Shri Manoj Ahuja is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1990, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Manoj Ahuja's age?
Shri Manoj Ahuja is 61 years old, born on 24 December 1964.
What was Shri Manoj Ahuja's last posting?
Shri Manoj Ahuja last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Odisha.
How many years has Shri Manoj Ahuja served as an IAS officer?
Shri Manoj Ahuja has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Manoj Ahuja held?
Shri Manoj Ahuja has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Manoj Ahuja's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Manoj Ahuja held in one role was 3y 10m as Deputy Director, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA).
How was Shri Manoj Ahuja recruited to the IAS?
Shri Manoj Ahuja was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
