About Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 35 years of service, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh has held 32 recorded postings across 23 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi; Additional Secy & Dev Commissioner, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 4m as Secretary, Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi.
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh last served as Secretary, Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi, until 31 March 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from Graduate; Public Admin in International development from P.G. (Masters) Harvard University Harvard Kennedy school. 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 | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. (Masters) Harvard University Harvard Kennedy school | Public Admin in International development | Pass | -- |
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 | Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi | Centre | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/12/2022 - 31/03/2026 |
| 2 | OSD | Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi | Centre | Rural Development / Rural Development | 19/10/2022 - 01/12/2022 |
| 3 | Additional Secy & Dev Commissioner | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises New Delhi | Centre | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 07/02/2022 - 19/10/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Higher & Technical Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 07/08/2019 - 17/01/2022 |
| 5 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 08/08/2017 - 31/05/2019 |
| 6 | C V O | Steel Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) | Centre | Industries / Steel | 10/04/2015 - 07/08/2017 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Coal | Centre | Mines & Minerals / Coal | 04/01/2012 - 10/04/2015 |
| 8 | Jt Secy (Urban Transport) | Urban Development | Centre | Transport / Transport | 24/03/2011 - 04/01/2012 |
| 9 | Director | Urban Development | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 16/04/2010 - 24/03/2011 |
| 10 | Additional C E O | Cabinet (Election) | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 28/10/2009 - 15/04/2010 |
| 11 | Secretary | Information Tech Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 11/05/2009 - 15/04/2010 |
| 12 | Secretary | Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 20/11/2007 - 26/02/2010 |
| 13 | Spl Secy | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/03/2007 - 20/11/2007 |
| 14 | Spl Secy | Human Resources Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 16/12/2006 - 01/03/2007 |
| 15 | Spl Secy | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 29/11/2006 - 16/12/2006 |
| 16 | Settlement Officer | Land Acquisition Deptt Hazaribag | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 26/08/2006 - 22/11/2006 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Hazaribag | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/08/2006 - 22/11/2006 |
| 18 | Director | industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/10/2003 - 07/08/2006 |
| 19 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 04/07/2003 - 30/09/2003 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bokaro | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/01/2002 - 03/07/2003 |
| 21 | Settlement Officer | Singhbhum East | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 01/05/2001 - 12/01/2002 |
| 22 | Deputy Commissioner | Singhbhum East | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/11/2000 - 12/01/2002 |
| 23 | Director | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 01/01/2000 - 25/11/2000 |
| 24 | Director | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 01/06/1999 - 25/11/2000 |
| 25 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/04/1999 - 01/06/1999 |
| 26 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Siwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/1999 - 01/04/1999 |
| 27 | Director | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 01/06/1998 - 01/02/1999 |
| 28 | District Magistrate | Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 29 | Dev Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/11/1996 - 01/04/1997 |
| 30 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Sahibganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/1995 - 01/11/1996 |
| 31 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Godda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1994 - 01/05/1995 |
| 32 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1993 - 01/07/1994 |
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 | Gopabandhu Academy of Administration | Bhubaneswar | 2 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh belong to?
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 1991, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh's age?
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh is 60 years old, born on 28 March 1966.
What was Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh's last posting?
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh last served as Secretary, Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi until 31 March 2026.
How many years has Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh held?
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh has held 32 distinct postings over their career, across 23 locations.
What is Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh held in one role was 3y 4m as Secretary, Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi.
What is Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh holds the following qualifications: Graduate, P.G. (Masters) Harvard University Harvard Kennedy school.
How was Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
