About Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh's domicile state on record is West Bengal.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh has held 19 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi; Additional Secy, Road Transport & Highways New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Road Transport & Highways New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh last served as Additional Secy, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi, until 01 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg.; Electrical & Electronics Engineering from B.E. Andhra Uni Visakhapatnam. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.E. Andhra Uni Visakhapatnam | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | B.E. Andhra Uni Visakhapatnam | Electronics | First with Distinction | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.A. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut Meerut | Defence Studies | Second | -- |
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 Secy | Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 06/11/2023 - 01/05/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Road Transport & Highways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 11/08/2021 - 06/11/2023 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Road Transport & Highways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 16/08/2017 - 11/08/2021 |
| 4 | M.D. UP SIDC | Industries Deptt Kanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 29/07/2016 - 03/08/2017 |
| 5 | Secretary & Mission Director | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/04/2016 - 28/07/2016 |
| 6 | Mission Director | National Rural Health Mission Lucknow | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 18/09/2012 - 31/03/2016 |
| 7 | On Foreign Training | London (UK) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 11/08/2011 - 12/08/2012 |
| 8 | Inspector General (Registration) | Stamp & Registration Allahabad | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Registration | 10/02/2011 - 01/09/2011 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Kanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/02/2010 - 10/02/2011 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/09/2009 - 17/02/2010 |
| 11 | District Magistrate | Meerut | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/07/2009 - 24/09/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector | Moradabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/06/2007 - 11/07/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector | Shahjahanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/05/2006 - 07/06/2007 |
| 14 | Spl Secy | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 10/11/2005 - 04/05/2006 |
| 15 | N.A. | Uttaranchal | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/11/2000 - 31/03/2005 |
| 16 | District Magistrate | Uttarkashi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2000 - 09/11/2000 |
| 17 | Chief Dev Officer | Agra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 02/05/1998 - 01/04/2000 |
| 18 | Jt Magistrate | Haridwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/1997 - 02/05/1998 |
| 19 | Jt Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/04/1997 |
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 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 3 | 2016-2017 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh belong to?
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 1994, with West Bengal as the domicile state.
What is Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh's age?
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh is 59 years old, born on 29 December 1966.
What was Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh's last posting?
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh last served as Additional Secy, Social Justice & Empowerment Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi until 01 May 2025.
How many years has Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh held?
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh's educational qualification?
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh holds the following qualifications: B.E. Andhra Uni Visakhapatnam, B.E. Andhra Uni Visakhapatnam, M.A. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut Meerut.
How was Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
