About Shri Alok Kumar
Shri Alok Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Alok Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Alok Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Alok Kumar has held 20 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Medical Edu Deptt Lucknow; Adviser, NITI Aayog. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Alok Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Youth Welfare & Sports Dev Deptt Lucknow, a position held since 14 December 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Alok Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Public Policy from P.G. Princeton University; Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. IIT Delhi. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. Princeton University | Public Policy | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Delhi | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi | Management | - | -- |
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 | Principal Secretary To Government | Youth Welfare & Sports Dev Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 14/12/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Medical Edu Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/02/2021 - 13/12/2023 |
| 3 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/07/2020 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Adviser | NITI Aayog | Centre | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 17/06/2015 - 20/07/2020 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Secy | Board of Revenue Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/12/2013 - 16/06/2015 |
| 6 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/11/2011 - 15/12/2013 |
| 7 | Deputy Director (Senior) | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 28/06/2010 - 31/10/2011 |
| 8 | On Study Leave Abroad | Cadre (AIS) | Centre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 25/07/2009 - 28/06/2010 |
| 9 | Deputy Director (Senior) | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 19/07/2007 - 24/07/2009 |
| 10 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 01/11/2006 - 19/07/2007 |
| 11 | Managing Director | State Industrial Dev Corpn | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 13/07/2004 - 30/10/2006 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Indl Dev Deptt Uttaranchal | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 13/07/2004 - 30/10/2006 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Electronics Dev Corpn Dehradun | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Communications & Information Technology / Electronic Data Processing | 01/11/2001 - 01/05/2004 |
| 14 | Additional Secy | Planning Dehradun | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 01/11/2001 - 01/05/2004 |
| 15 | Spl Secy | Information Tech Deptt Planning Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 27/08/2001 - 31/10/2001 |
| 16 | District Magistrate | Mahoba | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/10/1999 - 25/08/2001 |
| 17 | Chief Dev Officer | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 29/10/1998 - 25/10/1999 |
| 18 | Chief Dev Officer | Bulandshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/12/1997 - 28/10/1998 |
| 19 | Chief Dev Officer | Bijnor | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/09/1997 - 17/12/1997 |
| 20 | Chief Dev Officer | Gorakhpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 12/04/1997 - 01/09/1997 |
| 21 | Jt Magistrate | Ranikhet | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/08/1996 - 10/04/1997 |
| 22 | Jt Magistrate | Gonda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1995 - 26/08/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers | 04/10/2010 | 26/11/2010 |
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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | DIRECT TRAINING SKILLS | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2007 | PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP | 5Mn 4Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Alok Kumar belong to?
Shri Alok Kumar is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 1993, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Alok Kumar's age?
Shri Alok Kumar is 56 years old, born on 06 February 1970.
What is Shri Alok Kumar's current posting?
Shri Alok Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Youth Welfare & Sports Dev Deptt Lucknow since 14 December 2023.
How many years has Shri Alok Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Alok Kumar has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Alok Kumar held?
Shri Alok Kumar has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Alok Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Alok Kumar holds the following qualifications: P.G. Princeton University, B.Tech. IIT Delhi, PG Diploma Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi.
How was Shri Alok Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Alok Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
