About Shri Vivek Kumar
Shri Vivek Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1990 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Vivek Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vivek Kumar's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 36 years of service, Shri Vivek Kumar has held 26 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal; Additional Chief Secretary, Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation West Bengal; Additional Chief Secretary, Forest Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 10m as Secy., Science & Technology.
Shri Vivek Kumar last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 7m each.
Shri Vivek Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
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 | Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 13/05/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Land & Land Reforms and Refugee Relief & Rehabilitation West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 25/06/2024 - 02/05/2025 |
| 3 | OSD | Biswa Bangla Corporation West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/02/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Additional Chief Secretary | Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 01/02/2021 - 21/04/2025 |
| 5 | Additional Chief Secretary | Forest Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 01/02/2021 - 01/07/2024 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 13/05/2020 - 31/12/2020 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Minorities Welfare Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 08/09/2017 - 12/05/2020 |
| 8 | Principal Secy | Info & Cultural Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information | 30/06/2017 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Secy. | Science & Technology | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 22/12/2016 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Principal Secy | Higher Education Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 01/01/2015 - 03/07/2017 |
| 11 | Member Secy | State Council for Science Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 01/11/2012 - 26/06/2013 |
| 12 | Secretary | Sci & Tech Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 01/11/2012 - 26/06/2013 |
| 13 | Secretary | Higher Education Deptt. Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 12/10/2012 - 31/12/2014 |
| 14 | On Leave | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 13/08/2012 - 12/10/2012 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Centre | Petroleum & Natural Gas / Petroleum & Natural Gas | 11/12/2010 - 09/08/2012 |
| 16 | Director | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Centre | Petroleum & Natural Gas / Petroleum & Natural Gas | 31/08/2007 - 11/12/2010 |
| 17 | Secy To Speaker | Lok Sabha Sectt | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Parliamentary Affairs / Parliamentary Affairs | 11/08/2005 - 30/08/2007 |
| 18 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Diamond Harbour Sub-Div(South 24 Parganas) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2003 - 28/07/2005 |
| 19 | District Magistrate | Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2003 - 01/07/2003 |
| 20 | District Magistrate | Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/09/2001 - 01/01/2003 |
| 21 | District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/2000 - 03/09/2001 |
| 22 | Executive Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 01/11/1999 - 05/09/2000 |
| 23 | Additional District Magistrate | Diamond Harbour Sub-Div(South 24 Parganas) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/08/1994 - 01/11/1999 |
| 24 | S D O | South 24 Parganas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/09/1993 - 22/08/1994 |
| 25 | S D O | East Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/09/1992 - 13/09/1993 |
| 26 | Assistant Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/1991 - 09/09/1992 |
| 27 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/08/1990 - 07/08/1992 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
| 2 | 2011-2012 | World Trade Organisation (WTO) & New Trade Regime | 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 Vivek Kumar belong to?
Shri Vivek Kumar is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1990, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vivek Kumar's age?
Shri Vivek Kumar is 60 years old, born on 21 February 1966.
What was Shri Vivek Kumar's last posting?
Shri Vivek Kumar last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal.
How many years has Shri Vivek Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vivek Kumar has 36 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vivek Kumar held?
Shri Vivek Kumar has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Shri Vivek Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vivek Kumar held in one role was 9y 10m as Secy., Science & Technology.
How was Shri Vivek Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vivek Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
