Shri Donald Philips Wahlang
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Donald Philips Wahlang
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Donald Philips Wahlang joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Donald Philips Wahlang's domicile state on record is Meghalaya.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Donald Philips Wahlang has held 25 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Meghalaya Shillong; Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Commissioner & Secy, Info Tech. The longest single tenure was 7y 3m as Commissioner & Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Meghalaya Shillong, until 30 September 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang's educational qualifications on record include Finance. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.A. | Finance | 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 | Chief Secretary To Government | Government of Meghalaya Shillong | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/08/2022 - 30/09/2025 |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 11/05/2017 - 31/07/2022 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | Info Tech | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 24/10/2016 - 10/05/2017 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy To Govt | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 12/07/2016 - 23/10/2016 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 16/09/2013 - 10/07/2016 |
| 6 | Commissioner & Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 09/04/2009 - 11/07/2016 |
| 7 | Commissioner & Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 21/03/2009 - 08/04/2009 |
| 8 | Commissioner & Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 26/08/2008 - 20/03/2009 |
| 9 | Commissioner & Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information | 27/03/2008 - 25/08/2008 |
| 10 | Commissioner & Secy | Sports & Youth Affairs Deptt Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 27/03/2008 - 26/08/2008 |
| 11 | Secretary | Tourism Deptt Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 27/03/2008 - 09/04/2009 |
| 12 | Secretary | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 22/12/2006 - 27/03/2008 |
| 13 | Secretary | Electronics Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 31/03/2006 - 17/08/2007 |
| 14 | Secretary | Sports & Youth Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 31/03/2006 - 27/03/2008 |
| 15 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Finance | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/03/2006 - 10/07/2007 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | East Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2006 - 27/02/2006 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | East Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/02/2002 - 31/12/2005 |
| 18 | C E O | Municipal Admin Deptt Shillong | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 12/02/2002 - 21/04/2005 |
| 19 | Jt Secy To C M | Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/12/2000 - 12/02/2002 |
| 20 | Managing Director | Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 13/12/2000 - 12/02/2002 |
| 21 | Managing Director | State Tourism Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 13/12/2000 - 24/10/2003 |
| 22 | Registrar | Co-op Societies | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 13/12/2000 - 12/02/2002 |
| 23 | Managing Director | State Tourism Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 04/08/2000 - 12/02/2002 |
| 24 | Jt Secy To C M | Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/08/2000 - 12/02/2002 |
| 25 | Deputy Commissioner | Williiam Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/1998 - 01/08/2000 |
| 26 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/07/1997 - 26/06/1998 |
| 27 | S D O | Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/09/1995 - 07/07/1997 |
| 28 | Assistant Commissioner | Karimganj (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1995 - 05/09/1995 |
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 Batches | Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration | Pune | 2 |
| 2 | 2004-2005 | E-Governance and its Benefits | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2007-2008 | Infrastructure Development and Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2009-2010 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 5 | 2013-2014 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
| 6 | 2014-2015 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YCADA,PUNE PUBLIC ADMN |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Donald Philips Wahlang belong to?
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1993, with Meghalaya as the domicile state.
What is Shri Donald Philips Wahlang's age?
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang is 61 years old, born on 04 September 1965.
What was Shri Donald Philips Wahlang's last posting?
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Meghalaya Shillong until 30 September 2025.
How many years has Shri Donald Philips Wahlang served as an IAS officer?
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Donald Philips Wahlang held?
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Donald Philips Wahlang's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Donald Philips Wahlang held in one role was 7y 3m as Commissioner & Secy, Cadre (AIS).
How was Shri Donald Philips Wahlang recruited to the IAS?
Shri Donald Philips Wahlang was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
