About Dr. Pawan Kotwal
Dr. Pawan Kotwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Dr. Pawan Kotwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Pawan Kotwal's domicile state on record is Jammu & Kashmir.
Over 31 years of service, Dr. Pawan Kotwal has held 18 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh; Advisor To The Lt. Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh; Principal Secretary To Government, Ladakh. The longest single tenure was 3y 3m as Divisional Commissioner, Revenue Deptt Jammu.
Dr. Pawan Kotwal last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Dr. Pawan Kotwal's educational qualifications on record include Biology. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. | Biology | 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 | Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Advisor To The Lt. Governor | Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 09/06/2023 - 12/01/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 28/04/2020 - 08/06/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 28/04/2020 - 08/06/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secy / Finance Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance Commission | 10/09/2018 - 31/03/2019 |
| 6 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 28/04/2017 - 10/09/2018 |
| 7 | Divisional Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 15/03/2015 - 31/03/2017 |
| 8 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Flood Control | 26/10/2012 - 07/01/2015 |
| 9 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 26/04/2012 - 25/10/2012 |
| 10 | Divisional Commissioner | Revenue Deptt Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 04/02/2009 - 25/04/2012 |
| 11 | Divisional Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 04/02/2009 - 25/04/2012 |
| 12 | Commissioner & Secy | Industries & Commerce | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 12/03/2008 - 04/02/2009 |
| 13 | Secy To C M | Chief Minister's Sectt | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 31/03/2007 - 11/03/2008 |
| 14 | N.A. | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 25/10/2004 - 31/03/2007 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2003 - 24/10/2004 |
| 16 | Administrator | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/04/2000 - 31/12/2002 |
| 17 | Administrator | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 17/06/1998 - 01/04/2000 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Udhampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1998 - 01/04/2000 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/08/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 20 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/11/1996 - 01/08/1997 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 30/04/2012 | 22/06/2012 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Assam Administrative Staff College | Guwahati | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Infrastructure Development and Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Pawan Kotwal belong to?
Dr. Pawan Kotwal is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 1994, with Jammu & Kashmir as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Pawan Kotwal's age?
Dr. Pawan Kotwal is 60 years old, born on 04 December 1965.
What was Dr. Pawan Kotwal's last posting?
Dr. Pawan Kotwal last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh.
How many years has Dr. Pawan Kotwal served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Pawan Kotwal has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Pawan Kotwal held?
Dr. Pawan Kotwal has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Dr. Pawan Kotwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Pawan Kotwal held in one role was 3y 3m as Divisional Commissioner, Revenue Deptt Jammu.
How was Dr. Pawan Kotwal recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Pawan Kotwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
