About Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Odisha cadre. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 34 years of service, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar has held 29 recorded postings across 24 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Minority Affairs New Delhi; Special Secretary, Panchayati Raj New Delhi; Additional Secy, Panchayati Raj New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 9m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar last served as Secretary, Minority Affairs New Delhi, until 31 January 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai; International Dev from M.P.A. Harvard University. The officer has completed 12 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.A. Harvard University | International Dev | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph.D.(U.S.A.) Cornell University New York Cornell Graduate Sch. | Economics | - | -- |
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 | Minority Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 19/08/2024 - 31/01/2029 |
| 2 | Special Secretary | Panchayati Raj New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 07/08/2024 - 19/08/2024 |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Panchayati Raj New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 05/11/2020 - 06/08/2024 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Education Higher Education New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 06/02/2020 - 04/11/2020 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 30/01/2019 - 06/02/2020 |
| 6 | Chairman | Orissa State Warehousing Corpn Bhubaneswar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food Storage | 29/12/2018 - 29/01/2019 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 24/04/2017 - 29/12/2018 |
| 8 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/01/2017 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Managing Director | Agri & Animal Husbandry Deptt Orissa Milk Fedn (OMFED) Bhubaneswar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 30/11/2016 - 23/04/2017 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Milk Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Dairy | 30/11/2016 - 23/04/2017 |
| 11 | Commissioner (Transport) | Transport & Communication Deptt Transport & Transport Commissioner, Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 23/04/2015 - 29/11/2016 |
| 12 | Commissioner & Secy | Technical Edu & Trg Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 14/02/2012 - 22/04/2015 |
| 13 | Commissioner & Secy | Technical Edu & Trg Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 14/02/2012 - 22/04/2015 |
| 14 | Commissioner & Secy | Higher Education Deptt. Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 20/01/2011 - 13/02/2012 |
| 15 | Revenue Divisional Commissioner | Berhampur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 23/10/2009 - 20/01/2011 |
| 16 | Director | Agri Mktg Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 09/09/2009 - 23/10/2009 |
| 17 | Registrar | Co-op Societies Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 27/08/2009 - 27/10/2009 |
| 18 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2006 - 31/07/2008 |
| 19 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2006 - 31/07/2006 |
| 20 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 13/06/2005 - 01/01/2006 |
| 21 | Managing Director | Orissa State Financial Corpn Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 22/09/2004 - 13/06/2005 |
| 22 | Managing Director | Indl Dev Corpn of Orissa (IDCO) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 28/07/2004 - 21/09/2004 |
| 23 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/08/2002 - 18/06/2004 |
| 24 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 21/05/2001 - 20/08/2002 |
| 25 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kandhamal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 15/05/2001 |
| 26 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kandhamal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/06/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 27 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Balangir | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/11/1999 - 13/06/2000 |
| 28 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Malkangiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/04/1997 - 05/11/1999 |
| 29 | Project Manager | Kashipur (Orissa) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 01/07/1996 - 24/04/1997 |
| 30 | Sub Collector | Subarnapur / Sonepur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/05/1995 - 30/06/1996 |
| 31 | Charge Officer | Puri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/11/1994 - 11/05/1995 |
| 32 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 18/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
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 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2014-2015 | Financing Infrastructure Projects Through Capital Market | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2016-2017 | Fiscal Policy and Macro-economic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | CONTRACT MANAGEMENT | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2011 | MID CAREER TRAINING PH IV | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 3 | JUNIOR LEVEL-1990-93 BATCHES |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar belong to?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1992, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar's age?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar is 57 years old, born on 10 January 1969.
What was Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar's last posting?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar last served as Secretary, Minority Affairs New Delhi until 31 January 2029.
How many years has Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar held?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar has held 29 distinct postings over their career, across 24 locations.
What is Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar held in one role was 9y 9m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
What is Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai, M.P.A. Harvard University, Ph.D.(U.S.A.) Cornell University New York Cornell Graduate Sch..
How was Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
