About Shri Vimlendra Sharan
Shri Vimlendra Sharan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Vimlendra Sharan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vimlendra Sharan's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Vimlendra Sharan has held 17 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Minister (Agriculture), Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Rome; Jt Secy, Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation; Pvt Secy, Agriculture. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 10m as Director, Washington DC.
Shri Vimlendra Sharan is currently serving as Director, Washington DC, a position held since 01 December 2016. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Vimlendra Sharan's educational qualifications on record include Economics from Graduate. 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 | Economics | 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 | Director | Washington DC | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/12/2016 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Minister (Agriculture) | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Rome | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 23/01/2013 - 31/12/2019 |
| 3 | Jt Secy | Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 18/04/2012 - 22/01/2013 |
| 4 | Pvt Secy | Agriculture | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/10/2009 - 18/04/2012 |
| 5 | On Foreign Training | Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs & Public Dist Food & Public Distribution | Centre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/10/2008 - 30/09/2009 |
| 6 | Pvt Secy | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Consumer Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/2006 - 30/09/2008 |
| 7 | Pvt Secy | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Consumer Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/03/2006 - 30/06/2006 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Culture | Centre | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 17/12/2004 - 28/02/2006 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Mah State Tribal Dev Corpn Nashik | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 18/08/2004 - 17/12/2004 |
| 10 | Municipal Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/04/2003 - 18/08/2004 |
| 11 | District Collector | Ahmednagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/04/2003 |
| 12 | District Collector | Ahmednagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/01/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/04/1998 - 31/01/2000 |
| 14 | Member Secy | Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 01/08/1997 - 01/04/1998 |
| 15 | C E O | Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/03/1996 - 01/08/1997 |
| 16 | Project Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/05/1995 - 01/03/1996 |
| 17 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/1994 - 01/05/1995 |
| 18 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 01/09/1994 - 01/05/1995 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Basic Course on WTO | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vimlendra Sharan belong to?
Shri Vimlendra Sharan is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1992, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vimlendra Sharan's age?
Shri Vimlendra Sharan is 59 years old, born on 21 August 1967.
What is Shri Vimlendra Sharan's current posting?
Shri Vimlendra Sharan is currently serving as Director, Washington DC since 01 December 2016.
How many years has Shri Vimlendra Sharan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vimlendra Sharan has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vimlendra Sharan held?
Shri Vimlendra Sharan has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Vimlendra Sharan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vimlendra Sharan held in one role was 9y 10m as Director, Washington DC.
What is Shri Vimlendra Sharan's educational qualification?
Shri Vimlendra Sharan holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Vimlendra Sharan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vimlendra Sharan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
