About Shri Dheeraj Kumar
Shri Dheeraj Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Dheeraj Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Dheeraj Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Dheeraj Kumar has held 17 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Jt Secy, Labour & Employment. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 4m as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Chennai.
Shri Dheeraj Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Chennai, a position held since 13 June 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Dheeraj Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Civil 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 | -- | B.Tech. | Civil 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 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 13/06/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary / Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Commercial Taxes Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 13/06/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/06/2017 - 31/03/2019 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 30/01/2017 - 29/05/2017 |
| 5 | Jt Secy | Labour & Employment | Centre | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 11/11/2014 - 18/07/2016 |
| 6 | Director | Minority Affairs | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 20/04/2011 - 11/11/2014 |
| 7 | Project Dir | Vazhndhu Kaatuvom Project (TN) | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Mgt. | 25/09/2009 - 19/04/2011 |
| 8 | Commissioner (Industrial Dev) & Director | Commerce & Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 24/06/2009 - 25/09/2009 |
| 9 | Additional Secy | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 03/07/2006 - 24/06/2009 |
| 10 | Jt Secy | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 18/05/2006 - 24/06/2009 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 20/06/2004 - 18/05/2006 |
| 12 | District Collector | Thiruvannamalai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2002 - 20/06/2004 |
| 13 | District Collector | Thiruvannamalai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Tirunelveli | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 30/06/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
| 15 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 15/06/1998 - 20/06/2000 |
| 16 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1997 - 15/06/1998 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 18 | Assistant Collector | Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1994 - 01/07/1996 |
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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2004-2005 | WTO and the New Trade Regime(Basic Course) | 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 Dheeraj Kumar belong to?
Shri Dheeraj Kumar is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1993, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Dheeraj Kumar's age?
Shri Dheeraj Kumar is 56 years old, born on 01 June 1970.
What is Shri Dheeraj Kumar's current posting?
Shri Dheeraj Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Chennai since 13 June 2022.
How many years has Shri Dheeraj Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Dheeraj Kumar has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Dheeraj Kumar held?
Shri Dheeraj Kumar has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Dheeraj Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Dheeraj Kumar held in one role was 4y 4m as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Chennai.
What is Shri Dheeraj Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Dheeraj Kumar holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Dheeraj Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Dheeraj Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
