About Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Odisha cadre. Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 32 years of service, Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi has held 26 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Secretary, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi; Director General, Commerce & Industry Commerce Dte Gen of Foreign Trade (DGFT) New Delhi; Additional Secy, Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 6m as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi last served as Secretary, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi, until 30 June 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from M.Phil.. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Phil. | Political Sc. | 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 | Secretary | New & Renewable Energy New Delhi | Centre | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 21/04/2025 - 30/06/2030 |
| 2 | Director General | Commerce & Industry Commerce Dte Gen of Foreign Trade (DGFT) New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 19/01/2022 - 20/04/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 19/04/2021 - 18/01/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 22/05/2020 - 24/03/2021 |
| 5 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/07/2019 - 25/03/2021 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 18/12/2014 - 01/07/2019 |
| 7 | Chairman | Commerce & Industry Agrl & Proc Food Products Exp Dev Auth (APEDA) | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 26/08/2014 - 18/12/2014 |
| 8 | Secretary | Commerce & Industry Agrl & Proc Food Products Exp Dev Auth (APEDA) | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 01/11/2013 - 01/05/2014 |
| 9 | Commissioner & Secy | SC & ST Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 18/10/2010 - 31/10/2013 |
| 10 | Chairman & M D | Orissa Tourism Dev Corpn (OTDC) Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 20/07/2010 - 18/10/2010 |
| 11 | Commissioner & Secy | Tourism & Culture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 01/07/2010 - 12/10/2010 |
| 12 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2009 - 31/07/2010 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Orissa Milk Fedn (OMFED) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Dairy | 16/12/2008 - 31/07/2009 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Orissa Mining Corpn Ltd (OMC) | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines (Corporate Mgmt) | 01/01/2007 - 16/12/2008 |
| 15 | Director | Social Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 07/06/2005 - 01/01/2007 |
| 16 | Additional Secy | Tourism & Culture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 07/06/2005 - 01/01/2007 |
| 17 | Managing Director | Mahila Vikas Samaba. Nigam | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/01/2004 - 07/06/2005 |
| 18 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/07/2003 - 21/01/2004 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sambalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2003 - 20/07/2003 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sambalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2002 - 01/01/2003 |
| 21 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Balangir | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2001 - 01/04/2002 |
| 22 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nabarangpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/1999 - 01/04/2001 |
| 23 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sundargarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/1999 - 01/09/1999 |
| 24 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 01/01/1998 - 01/04/1999 |
| 25 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 01/12/1997 - 01/01/1998 |
| 26 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/12/1997 |
| 27 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/09/1994 - 09/08/1996 |
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 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Public Finance and Budgeting | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi belong to?
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1994, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi's age?
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi is 56 years old, born on 01 July 1970.
What was Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi's last posting?
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi last served as Secretary, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi until 30 June 2030.
How many years has Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi held?
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi held in one role was 4y 6m as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce.
What is Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi's educational qualification?
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi holds the following qualification: M.Phil..
How was Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Santosh Kumar Sarangi was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
