About Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 34 years of service, Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha has held 22 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Addl Chief Secretary Cum Financial Commissioner, revenue and rehabilitation; Additional Chief Secretary, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Cabinet Coord Deptt Punjab. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 11y 5m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha is currently serving as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Punjab Punjab, a position held since 10 October 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha's educational qualifications on record include Mining.Engg. from B.Tech.; 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 | -- | B.Tech. | Mining.Engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Economics | Second | -- |
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 | Chief Secretary To Government | Government of Punjab Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 10/10/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Addl Chief Secretary Cum Financial Commissioner | revenue and rehabilitation | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 08/09/2022 - 09/10/2024 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 25/04/2022 - 07/09/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | Cabinet Coord Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/05/2015 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 11/05/2015 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Secretary | Sci, Tech & Env Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 11/05/2015 - Till-Date |
| 7 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 16/09/2014 - 11/05/2015 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Atomic Energy New Delhi | Centre | Energy / Atomic Energy | 04/06/2012 - 15/09/2014 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | External Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 15/07/2009 - 04/06/2012 |
| 10 | On Compulsory Wait | Commerce & Industry Industrial Policy & Promotion | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 22/05/2009 - 15/07/2009 |
| 11 | Pvt Secy | Commerce & Industry Industrial Policy & Promotion | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 16/03/2006 - 22/05/2009 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2005 - 15/03/2006 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/11/2003 - 01/01/2005 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/03/2002 - 25/11/2003 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Chandigarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Finance | 01/03/2001 - 01/03/2002 |
| 16 | Jt Secy | Chandigarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Finance | 11/03/1999 - 01/03/2001 |
| 17 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/05/1998 - 10/03/1999 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Bhatinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/05/1998 - 11/05/1998 |
| 19 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/05/1997 - 30/04/1998 |
| 20 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Moga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/07/1996 - 16/05/1997 |
| 21 | S D O | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/08/1995 - 15/07/1996 |
| 22 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 16/05/1995 - 24/08/1995 |
| 23 | S D O | Hoshiarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/08/1994 - 16/05/1995 |
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 | 2019 | 13th round of Phase V training of the mandatory Mid Career Training Programme | 17/06/2019 | 05/07/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration | Pune | 2 |
| 2 | 2008-2009 | Advanced Course on World Trade Organisation (WTO) | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Agriculture and Rural Development: Emerging Issues and Policy Response | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Financial Market Regulations | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
| 5 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 6 | 2021-2022 | The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution (Offline) | Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAHATAMA GANDHI INST |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha belong to?
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1992, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha's age?
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha is 58 years old, born on 19 December 1967.
What is Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha's current posting?
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha is currently serving as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Punjab Punjab since 10 October 2024.
How many years has Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha served as an IAS officer?
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha held?
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha held in one role was 11y 5m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha's educational qualification?
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha recruited to the IAS?
Shri K. A. Prasad Sinha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
