About Shri Puneet Kumar
Shri Puneet Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Puneet Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Puneet Kumar's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Puneet Kumar has held 20 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Planning; Resident Commissioner, Commercial Taxes and Registration Kerala House; Secy General, Textiles Apparel Export Promotion Cl (AEPC). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 10m as Secy General, Textiles Apparel Export Promotion Cl (AEPC).
Shri Puneet Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Kerala, a position held since 13 December 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Puneet Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Thermal Sc. from M.Tech.; Mech.engg. from B.Tech. IIT Delhi New Delhi II T Delhi. 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.Tech. | Thermal Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Delhi New Delhi II T Delhi | Mech.engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Tech. INDIAN INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI NEW DELHI I I T Delhi | Mech.engg. | First Rank | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.Phil. Panjab University Indian Institute of Public Adminsitration | Public Policy | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 13/12/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Planning | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Economics & Statistics | 01/11/2022 - 12/12/2023 |
| 3 | Resident Commissioner | Commercial Taxes and Registration Kerala House | Cadre (AIS) | / | 31/05/2018 - 31/03/2019 |
| 4 | Secy General | Textiles Apparel Export Promotion Cl (AEPC) | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 30/11/2013 - 16/10/2019 |
| 5 | Director | Road Transport & Highways | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 08/08/2009 - 29/11/2013 |
| 6 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 06/03/2009 - 07/08/2009 |
| 7 | Jt Excise Commissioner | Social Welfare Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 23/09/2008 - 06/03/2009 |
| 8 | Director | Technical Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 14/08/2008 - 03/01/2009 |
| 9 | C E O | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Bd. Jammu | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 01/06/2005 - 31/12/2007 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/04/2005 - 19/06/2007 |
| 11 | On Foreign Training | Defence Defence Ind Institue of Public Admn (IIPA) | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 23/07/2004 - 31/03/2005 |
| 12 | Pvt Secy | Defence Defence | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 31/01/2003 - 23/07/2004 |
| 13 | Pvt Secy | Urb Dev & Poverty Alleviation Urban Dev | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 08/07/2002 - 31/01/2003 |
| 14 | Pvt Secy | Parliamentary Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/09/2000 - 08/07/2002 |
| 15 | Pvt Secy | Law, Justice & Company Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 14/10/1999 - 31/08/2000 |
| 16 | Project Manager | Human Resources Dev Women & Child Dev | Centre | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 19/04/1999 - 14/10/1999 |
| 17 | Managing Director | Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 01/10/1998 - 19/04/1999 |
| 18 | Manager | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Institutional Finance | 01/04/1997 - 01/10/1998 |
| 19 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Institutional Finance | 01/03/1997 - 01/04/1997 |
| 20 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1995 - 01/03/1997 |
| 21 | Managing Director | Wayanad | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Tea | 01/07/1995 - 01/03/1997 |
| 22 | Managing Director | Wayanad | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 01/07/1995 - 01/03/1997 |
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 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | GIS:Decision Tools for Public Policy | National Institute of Information Technology | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Infrastructure De-Regulation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2009-2010 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 5 | 2012-2013 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004 | APPPA,N.DELHI IIPA | 9Mn |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Puneet Kumar belong to?
Shri Puneet Kumar is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1993, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Puneet Kumar's age?
Shri Puneet Kumar is 59 years old, born on 25 March 1967.
What is Shri Puneet Kumar's current posting?
Shri Puneet Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Kerala since 13 December 2023.
How many years has Shri Puneet Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Puneet Kumar has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Puneet Kumar held?
Shri Puneet Kumar has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Puneet Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Puneet Kumar held in one role was 5y 10m as Secy General, Textiles Apparel Export Promotion Cl (AEPC).
What is Shri Puneet Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Puneet Kumar holds the following qualifications: M.Tech., B.Tech. IIT Delhi New Delhi II T Delhi, M.Tech. INDIAN INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI NEW DELHI I I T Delhi, M.Phil. Panjab University Indian Institute of Public Adminsitration.
How was Shri Puneet Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Puneet Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
