About Shri Bishwanath Sinha
Shri Bishwanath Sinha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Bishwanath Sinha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Bishwanath Sinha's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Bishwanath Sinha has held 28 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Principal Secretary To Government, SCSTDD Secretariat Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum; Principal Secy, Kerala. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 1m as Additional Chief Secretary, Finance.
Shri Bishwanath Sinha is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Home & Vigilance Deptt Kerala, a position held since 28 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Bishwanath Sinha's educational qualifications on record include Geography; Geography from M.A. Delhi University Delhi Sch.of Economics. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Geography | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi University Delhi Sch.of Economics | Geography | 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 | Home & Vigilance Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Home and Vigilance / Home and Vigilance | 28/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary | Finance | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 22/09/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | SCSTDD Secretariat Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 04/03/2020 - 09/06/2020 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 26/10/2018 - 09/06/2020 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Personnel & General Administration Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 31/08/2017 - 25/10/2018 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Finance (Exp.) Department | Cadre (AIS) | / | 24/06/2017 - 31/08/2017 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Environment, Forest & Climate Change | Centre | Environment & Forests / Environment | 28/02/2014 - 16/06/2017 |
| 8 | Resident Commissioner | Kerala House New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 28/09/2012 - 27/02/2014 |
| 9 | Nodal Officer | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Buildings | 04/01/2012 - 25/02/2014 |
| 10 | Additional Resident Commissioner | Kerala House New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 03/05/2011 - 04/01/2012 |
| 11 | Secretary | Sports Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 18/02/2011 - 03/05/2011 |
| 12 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 23/10/2010 - 03/05/2011 |
| 13 | Pvt Secy | Textiles | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 25/08/2009 - 22/10/2010 |
| 14 | Director | Textiles | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 18/08/2006 - 25/08/2009 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Textiles | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 01/08/2006 - 17/08/2006 |
| 16 | On Compulsory Wait | Coal | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/04/2006 - 31/07/2006 |
| 17 | C V O | Coal South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) Bilaspur (CG) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Vigilance | 22/04/2003 - 21/04/2006 |
| 18 | Managing Director | State Co-op Bank | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Institutional Finance | 07/06/2002 - 21/04/2003 |
| 19 | District Collector | Kozhikode | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2001 - 06/06/2002 |
| 20 | Deputy Inspector General(Police) | Wayanad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/06/2001 |
| 21 | District Collector | Wayanad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/06/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 22 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 30/04/2000 - 03/06/2000 |
| 23 | District Collector | Kottayam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1998 - 29/04/2000 |
| 24 | Managing Director | D/o Health & Family Welfare, | Cadre (PSU) | Health & Family Welfare / | 01/04/1997 - 10/07/1998 |
| 25 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (PSU) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 01/04/1997 - 01/07/1998 |
| 26 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 01/09/1996 - 01/04/1997 |
| 27 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 01/07/1996 - 01/09/1996 |
| 28 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/09/1994 - 01/07/1996 |
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 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000-2001 | Junior Level - 1991-94 Bathches | Gopabandhu Academy of Administration | Bhubaneswar | 2 |
| 2 | 2011-2012 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2012-2013 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | MID CAREER IAS PHASE IV TRG | 1Mn 2Days | |
| 2 | GAAT,BHUBANESWAR ADMN | |||
| 3 | HMC RAJASTHAN |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Bishwanath Sinha belong to?
Shri Bishwanath Sinha is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1992, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Bishwanath Sinha's age?
Shri Bishwanath Sinha is 58 years old, born on 24 September 1968.
What is Shri Bishwanath Sinha's current posting?
Shri Bishwanath Sinha is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Home & Vigilance Deptt Kerala since 28 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Bishwanath Sinha served as an IAS officer?
Shri Bishwanath Sinha has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Bishwanath Sinha held?
Shri Bishwanath Sinha has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Bishwanath Sinha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Bishwanath Sinha held in one role was 4y 1m as Additional Chief Secretary, Finance.
What is Shri Bishwanath Sinha's educational qualification?
Shri Bishwanath Sinha holds the following qualification: M.A. Delhi University Delhi Sch.of Economics.
How was Shri Bishwanath Sinha recruited to the IAS?
Shri Bishwanath Sinha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
