About Shri Shikhar Agarwal
Shri Shikhar Agarwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Rajasthan cadre. Shri Shikhar Agarwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shikhar Agarwal's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Shikhar Agarwal has held 26 recorded postings across 23 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Environment & Forest Department Jaipur; Chairman, Raj Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Jaipur; Principal Secretary To Government, Tribal Area Development Department Jaipur. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Additional Chief Secretary, Environment & Forest Department Jaipur.
Shri Shikhar Agarwal is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Environment & Forest Department Jaipur, a position held since 01 January 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Shikhar Agarwal's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur | 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 | Environment & Forest Department Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Environment & Forest Department Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 18/04/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
| 3 | Chairman | Raj Civil Services Appellate Tribunal Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 15/11/2021 - 16/04/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Tribal Area Development Department Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 02/11/2020 - 15/11/2021 |
| 5 | Member | Board of Revenue Board of Revenue Ajmer | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Appeal | 31/12/2018 - 02/11/2020 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | D/o Water Resources Secretariat Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 20/01/2017 - 19/12/2018 |
| 7 | Secretary | D/o Water Resources Secretariat Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 07/11/2016 - 20/01/2017 |
| 8 | Commissioner | D/o Urban Development, Jaipur Dev Auth Jaipur | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 04/02/2014 - 07/11/2016 |
| 9 | Director General | Labour & Employment Dte Gen Employment & Trg New Delhi | Centre | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 31/05/2013 - 31/01/2014 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Prime Ministers National Council On Skill Dev(PMNCSD) New Delhi | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | / | 18/10/2011 - 31/05/2013 |
| 11 | Director | Finance Revenue New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Revenue | 30/03/2009 - 17/10/2011 |
| 12 | Member | Revenue Deptt Board of Revenue Ajmer | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Appeal | 01/01/2009 - 29/03/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Government of Rajasthan Bikaner | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/02/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 14 | Special Secretary | Public Health Engg Deptt (PHED) Secretariat Jaipur | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 15/11/2007 - 05/02/2008 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Government of Rajasthan Udaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/06/2005 - 05/11/2007 |
| 16 | Managing Director | Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Corpn Ltd Ajmer | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Energy / Power (Corporate Mgmt) | 19/01/2004 - 27/06/2005 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Industries Deptt Secretariat Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 31/05/2003 - 19/01/2004 |
| 18 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Government of Rajasthan O/o D M & Collector Hanumangarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2002 - 30/05/2003 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Government of Rajasthan O/o D M & Collector Jalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/07/2000 - 31/05/2002 |
| 20 | Additional District Magistrate & Collector | Jaipur | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/08/1999 - 15/07/2000 |
| 21 | Deputy Secretary | D/o Finance, Secretariat Jaipur | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 23/01/1999 - 25/08/1999 |
| 22 | Deputy Secretary | Command Area Dev Deptt Secretariat Jaipur | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Water Resources / Command Area Dev | 24/10/1998 - 23/01/1999 |
| 23 | Additional District Magistrate | North Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1998 - 01/10/1998 |
| 24 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Dhalai (Tripura) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/04/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 25 | SDO/SDM | South Tripura | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 01/09/1995 - 13/05/1997 |
| 26 | Assistant Collector | South Tripura | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1994 - 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 | 18/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Urban Management | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | MCT PHASE IV | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 2 | 2011 | MCTP PHASE IV | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 3 | YASHADA PUNE | |||
| 4 | INTERNAL SECURITY ACDY |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Shikhar Agarwal belong to?
Shri Shikhar Agarwal is an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, batch of 1993, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shikhar Agarwal's age?
Shri Shikhar Agarwal is 56 years old, born on 09 July 1970.
What is Shri Shikhar Agarwal's current posting?
Shri Shikhar Agarwal is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Environment & Forest Department Jaipur since 01 January 2023.
How many years has Shri Shikhar Agarwal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shikhar Agarwal has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shikhar Agarwal held?
Shri Shikhar Agarwal has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 23 locations.
What is Shri Shikhar Agarwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Shikhar Agarwal held in one role was 3y 9m as Additional Chief Secretary, Environment & Forest Department Jaipur.
What is Shri Shikhar Agarwal's educational qualification?
Shri Shikhar Agarwal holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur.
How was Shri Shikhar Agarwal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shikhar Agarwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
