About Shri Avinash Kumar
Shri Avinash Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Avinash Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Avinash Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Avinash Kumar has held 32 recorded postings across 26 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Energy Deptt Jharkhand; Secretary, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Ranchi. The longest single tenure was 4y 11m as Secretary, Statistics & Impln Deptt.
Shri Avinash Kumar is currently serving as Managing Director, Ranchi, a position held since 01 January 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Avinash Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from M.Tech.; Electrical Engg. from B.Tech.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Tech. | Electrical Engg. | Ordinary | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Tech. | Electrical Engg. | 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 | Managing Director | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Energy Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 18/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 23/03/2016 - 04/08/2017 |
| 4 | Secretary | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 13/08/2014 - 04/08/2017 |
| 5 | Secretary | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 13/08/2014 - 04/08/2017 |
| 6 | Secretary | Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 30/09/2013 - 13/08/2014 |
| 7 | Secretary | Statistics & Impln Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 04/03/2013 - 08/02/2018 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Dev Auth Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 28/02/2013 - 30/09/2013 |
| 9 | Secretary | Planning & Dev Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 28/02/2013 - 30/09/2013 |
| 10 | Divisional Commissioner | Chaibassa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 30/12/2010 - 28/02/2013 |
| 11 | Secretary | Planning & Dev Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 29/11/2010 - 30/12/2010 |
| 12 | Managing Director | Ranchi Regional Dev Auth (RRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 25/11/2010 - 30/12/2010 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Division Chaibassa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 09/09/2010 - 30/12/2010 |
| 14 | Under Suspension | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 25/08/2009 - 09/09/2010 |
| 15 | Administrator | Swarn Rekha Project | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Mgt. | 23/07/2009 - 25/08/2009 |
| 16 | OSD To Minister | Governor's Office Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Governor's Sectt. | 03/02/2009 - 23/07/2009 |
| 17 | Secretary | Civil Aviation Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Civil Aviation | 01/02/2009 - 25/08/2009 |
| 18 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 12/10/2008 - 31/01/2009 |
| 19 | District Magistrate | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/08/2007 - 12/10/2008 |
| 20 | Transport Commissioner | Transport Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 01/03/2007 - 25/08/2007 |
| 21 | Tribal Welfare Commissioner | Tribal Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 01/01/2006 - 24/08/2007 |
| 22 | Managing Director | Housing Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 21/08/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
| 23 | Managing Director | ST Co-op Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 17/06/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
| 24 | Director | Jt Entrance Exam Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 27/02/2005 - 16/06/2005 |
| 25 | Managing Director | Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 10/12/2003 - 26/02/2005 |
| 26 | Settlement Officer | Dumka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 06/03/2002 - 09/12/2003 |
| 27 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Dumka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/01/2002 - 09/12/2003 |
| 28 | Deputy Commissioner | Deoghar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/11/2000 - 12/01/2002 |
| 29 | District Magistrate | Lakhisarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/1999 - 25/11/2000 |
| 30 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Deoghar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/1999 - 01/04/1999 |
| 31 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Begusarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/07/1998 - 01/02/1999 |
| 32 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | West Singhbhum(Chaibassa) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/07/1998 |
| 33 | S D O | Bhojpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/09/1995 - 01/07/1997 |
| 34 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1993 - 01/09/1995 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LBSNAA,ORIENTN PROG. |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Avinash Kumar belong to?
Shri Avinash Kumar is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 1993, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Avinash Kumar's age?
Shri Avinash Kumar is 57 years old, born on 29 August 1969.
What is Shri Avinash Kumar's current posting?
Shri Avinash Kumar is currently serving as Managing Director, Ranchi since 01 January 2023.
How many years has Shri Avinash Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Avinash Kumar has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Avinash Kumar held?
Shri Avinash Kumar has held 32 distinct postings over their career, across 26 locations.
What is Shri Avinash Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Avinash Kumar held in one role was 4y 11m as Secretary, Statistics & Impln Deptt.
What is Shri Avinash Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Avinash Kumar holds the following qualifications: M.Tech., B.Tech..
How was Shri Avinash Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Avinash Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
