About Shri Arvind Kumar
Shri Arvind Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Telangana cadre. Shri Arvind Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Arvind Kumar's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 35 years of service, Shri Arvind Kumar has held 23 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Hyderabad; On Leave, Cadre (AIS); Resident Commissioner, New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 9m as Resident Commissioner, New Delhi.
Shri Arvind Kumar is currently serving as Spl Chief Secy, Revenue(DM) deptt Telangana, a position held since 18 December 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Arvind Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Management from PG Diploma IIM Ahemdabad; Public Policy from M.A. Princeton Univ. USA Woodrow Wilson Sch.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | PG Diploma IIM Ahemdabad | Management | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Princeton Univ. USA Woodrow Wilson Sch. | Public Policy | - | -- |
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 | Spl Chief Secy | Revenue(DM) deptt Telangana | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 18/12/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 24/08/2021 - 17/12/2023 |
| 3 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 04/05/2018 - 31/05/2018 |
| 4 | Resident Commissioner | New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 01/01/2017 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 26/02/2016 - 31/12/2016 |
| 6 | Secretary | Energy Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 29/07/2014 - 25/02/2016 |
| 7 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/05/2014 - 28/07/2014 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Finance Financial Services | Centre | Finance / Banking | 10/05/2011 - 28/05/2014 |
| 9 | Director | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 29/05/2009 - 10/05/2011 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 13/09/2007 - 28/05/2009 |
| 11 | Managing Director | AP Fisheries Corpn (APFC) Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 13/09/2007 - 28/05/2009 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 11/07/2007 - 12/09/2007 |
| 13 | On Study Leave | Government of Andhra Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2006 - 10/07/2007 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/09/2004 - 31/07/2006 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Khammam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2004 - 15/09/2004 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Khammam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/07/2002 - 31/12/2003 |
| 17 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 01/02/2001 - 12/07/2002 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 01/07/2000 - 01/02/2001 |
| 19 | Commissioner | Vijayawada | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/07/1998 - 01/07/2000 |
| 20 | Commissioner | Warangal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/07/1996 - 01/07/1998 |
| 21 | Jt Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1995 - 01/07/1996 |
| 22 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1994 - 31/05/1995 |
| 23 | Project Officer | East Godavari | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/11/1993 - 01/06/1994 |
| 24 | Assistant Collector | East Godavari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1993 - 01/11/1993 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1992 Batch | 01/06/2009 | 24/07/2009 |
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 | 2001-2002 | WTO & the New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2004-2005 | E-Governance and its Benefits | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 4 | 2008-2009 | Infrastructure De-Regulation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HCM,RIPA JAIPUR JR LVL | |||
| 2 | IIFT,N.D WTO&NEW TRADE |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Arvind Kumar belong to?
Shri Arvind Kumar is an IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, batch of 1991, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Arvind Kumar's age?
Shri Arvind Kumar is 59 years old, born on 26 October 1966.
What is Shri Arvind Kumar's current posting?
Shri Arvind Kumar is currently serving as Spl Chief Secy, Revenue(DM) deptt Telangana since 18 December 2023.
How many years has Shri Arvind Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Arvind Kumar has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Arvind Kumar held?
Shri Arvind Kumar has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Arvind Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Arvind Kumar held in one role was 9y 9m as Resident Commissioner, New Delhi.
What is Shri Arvind Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Arvind Kumar holds the following qualifications: PG Diploma IIM Ahemdabad, M.A. Princeton Univ. USA Woodrow Wilson Sch..
How was Shri Arvind Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Arvind Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
