Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 35 years of service, Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal has held 25 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Horticulture Deptt Bhopal; Principal Secy, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt Bhopal. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 12y 8m as Principal Secy, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt Bhopal.
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Forest Deptt Madhya Pradesh, a position held since 01 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal's educational qualifications on record include Mining.Engg. from Graduate. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Mining.Engg. | 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 | Forest Deptt Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 01/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | ACS | Backward Classes & Minority Welfare & nomadic & Semi- nomadic Tribe | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 31/10/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Agriculture Deptt Government of Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 31/10/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Horticulture Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 14/11/2015 - 30/10/2022 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Food Security Mission Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food Storage | 14/11/2015 - 30/10/2022 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 31/01/2014 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Secretary | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 27/09/2013 - 31/01/2014 |
| 8 | Managing Director | State Co-op Mktg Fedn (Markfed) Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 13/06/2012 - 27/09/2013 |
| 9 | Commissioner & Secy | State Edu Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 25/12/2011 - 13/06/2012 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Public Instructions | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 16/08/2010 - 27/12/2011 |
| 11 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 23/07/2010 - 16/08/2010 |
| 12 | Pvt Secy | Road Transport & Highways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 26/06/2009 - 22/07/2010 |
| 13 | Pvt Secy | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 17/04/2008 - 26/06/2009 |
| 14 | Director | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 21/01/2008 - 17/04/2008 |
| 15 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Institutional Finance Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 16/01/2007 - 20/01/2008 |
| 16 | Director | Institutional Finance | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Institutional Finance | 01/07/2006 - 15/01/2007 |
| 17 | Additional Secy | Health & Family Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 22/12/2005 - 28/06/2006 |
| 18 | Additional Secy | Chief Minister's Sectt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/10/2004 - 21/12/2005 |
| 19 | Mission Coordinator | Rajeev Gandhi Watershed Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Institutes | 06/07/2004 - 21/10/2004 |
| 20 | Additional Secy | Chief Minister's Sectt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2004 - 21/10/2004 |
| 21 | District Collector | Shahdol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/08/2002 - 31/12/2003 |
| 22 | District Collector | Dewas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 17/08/2002 |
| 23 | District Collector | Guna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 24 | District Collector | Guna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1998 - 01/01/2000 |
| 25 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1996 - 01/07/1998 |
| 26 | Project Coordinator | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/05/1995 - 01/09/1996 |
| 27 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1991 - 01/05/1995 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1991 Batch | 21/04/2007 | 25/05/2007 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2012-2013 | e-Governance Initiatives in Administration | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal belong to?
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1991, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal's age?
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal is 59 years old, born on 27 January 1967.
What is Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal's current posting?
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Forest Deptt Madhya Pradesh since 01 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal held?
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal held in one role was 12y 8m as Principal Secy, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection Deptt Bhopal.
What is Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal's educational qualification?
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ashok Kumar Barnwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
