About Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Haryana cadre. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 35 years of service, Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi has held 29 recorded postings across 25 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi; Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi last served as Secretary, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi, until 30 November 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from M.Phil. Punjab University Chandigarh; Political Sc. from P.G. Punjab University Chandigarh. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Phil. Punjab University Chandigarh | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Punjab University Chandigarh | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Certificate Boston University Hubert H. Humphery Fellow, Fulbright Exchange Programme, College of Communication | Communication | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | MIPP Johns Hopkins Universisty SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | Public Policy | First | -- |
| 5 | -- | Ph. D. Jamia Millia Islamia Univ. Jamia Nagar,New Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia Uni., ND | Development | 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 | Secretary | Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 01/07/2023 - 30/11/2026 |
| 2 | OSD | Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 21/04/2023 - 30/06/2023 |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Research & Education | 23/10/2019 - 20/04/2023 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 18/09/2018 - 22/10/2019 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | Agriculture Deptt Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 24/10/2016 - 09/08/2018 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 19/09/2016 - 24/10/2016 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Government | Animal Husbandry & Dairying Deptt Animal Husbandary & Dairying Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 08/04/2016 - 19/09/2016 |
| 8 | Director General | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information | 24/11/2014 - 31/03/2016 |
| 9 | Secretary | Appointments & Personnel Deptt Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/07/2014 - 21/11/2014 |
| 10 | On Ex-India Leave | Social Justice & Empowerment | Centre | / | 01/01/2013 - 21/07/2014 |
| 11 | On Training | Social Justice & Empowerment U S A | Centre | / | 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 12 | On Leave | Social Justice & Empowerment | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 04/07/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 13 | Jt Secy | Social Justice & Empowerment | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 01/04/2011 - 03/07/2011 |
| 14 | Additional D G | Youth Affairs & Sports Orgn C Commonwealth Games | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 08/04/2010 - 31/03/2011 |
| 15 | Director | Information & Broadcasting | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 27/02/2009 - 08/04/2010 |
| 16 | Pvt Secy | Defence Defence | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 17/11/2006 - 26/02/2009 |
| 17 | Jt Secy | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 10/07/2006 - 16/11/2006 |
| 18 | Director | Dev & Panchayats Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 22/07/2005 - 10/07/2006 |
| 19 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2004 - 01/07/2005 |
| 20 | Director | Archaeology & Museum Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Archaeology | 01/07/2003 - 01/08/2004 |
| 21 | Deputy Commissioner | Kurukshetra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2001 - 01/07/2003 |
| 22 | Jt Secy | Political Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/04/2000 - 01/04/2001 |
| 23 | Administrator | Har Urban Dev Auth (HUDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/10/1999 - 01/04/2000 |
| 24 | Registrar | Guru Jambheshwar Univ Hisar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 01/07/1998 - 01/10/1999 |
| 25 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Faridabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/09/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 26 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Rohtak | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 27 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Rewari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/04/1997 |
| 28 | Secretary | School Edu Bhiwani | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 01/08/1995 - 01/07/1996 |
| 29 | Sub Collector | Nilgiris | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/10/1993 - 01/08/1995 |
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 | 1998-1999 | Junior Level - 1989-92 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2019-2020 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATI NAINITAL |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi belong to?
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi is an IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, batch of 1991, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi's age?
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi is 59 years old, born on 29 November 1966.
What was Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi's last posting?
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi last served as Secretary, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Fisheries New Delhi until 30 November 2026.
How many years has Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi held?
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi has held 29 distinct postings over their career, across 25 locations.
What is Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi held in one role was 3y 6m as Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi.
What is Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi's educational qualification?
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi holds the following qualifications: M.Phil. Punjab University Chandigarh, P.G. Punjab University Chandigarh, Certificate Boston University Hubert H. Humphery Fellow, Fulbright Exchange Programme, College of Communication, MIPP Johns Hopkins Universisty SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY, Ph. D. Jamia Millia Islamia Univ. Jamia Nagar,New Delhi Jamia Millia Islamia Uni., ND.
How was Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
