Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary has held 24 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Environment & Forest Department Aizawl (Mizoram); Principal Secretary To Government, Agriculture; Principal Secretary To Government, Animal Husbandry. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 7m as Principal Secretary To Government, Agriculture.
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Irrigation & Flood Control Deptt (IFCD) National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD), a position held since 29 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary's educational qualifications on record include Economics from Graduate. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Economics | 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 | Principal Secretary To Government | Irrigation & Flood Control Deptt (IFCD) National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Flood Control | 29/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | General Administration General Admin National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 29/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Environment & Forest Department Aizawl (Mizoram) | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 20/05/2022 - 28/01/2024 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Agriculture | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 03/02/2021 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | Animal Husbandry | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 17/03/2020 - 03/02/2021 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government | Education | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 02/01/2020 - 17/03/2020 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Commerce, Industries & Emp | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 08/02/2019 - 02/01/2020 |
| 8 | Principal Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 18/09/2016 - 31/03/2019 |
| 9 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 19/05/2015 - 17/09/2016 |
| 10 | Jt Secy | Defence Defence | Centre | Defence / Defence | 15/04/2014 - 01/05/2015 |
| 11 | Principal Secy To Governor | J&K State | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 24/02/2012 - 15/04/2014 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/11/2011 - 24/02/2012 |
| 13 | Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Economic Affairs International Monetary Fund (IMF) Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 01/10/2008 - 31/10/2011 |
| 14 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 01/07/2008 - 30/09/2008 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 22/03/2005 - 30/06/2008 |
| 16 | Spl Secy | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 06/09/2004 - 18/03/2005 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/03/2004 - 18/05/2004 |
| 18 | Vice Chairman | Jammu Dev Auth Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 04/08/2003 - 03/09/2004 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | Baramulla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/10/2001 - 31/07/2003 |
| 20 | Director (Employment & Trg) | Emp & Trg Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 05/09/2000 - 30/10/2001 |
| 21 | Deputy Commissioner | Leh & Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/1999 - 25/08/2000 |
| 22 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/06/1998 - 31/01/1999 |
| 23 | Additional Secy | Agriculture | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/1998 - 25/06/1998 |
| 24 | Deputy Secretary | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 28/08/1997 - 31/12/1997 |
| 25 | S D M | Reasi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/08/1996 - 23/08/1997 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Negotiating Strategies and Public Private Partnership | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2021-2022 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program (Offline) | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOVERNANCE & IT |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary belong to?
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 1994, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary's age?
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary is 57 years old, born on 25 August 1969.
What is Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary's current posting?
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Irrigation & Flood Control Deptt (IFCD) National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) since 29 January 2024.
How many years has Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary served as an IAS officer?
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary held?
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary held in one role was 5y 7m as Principal Secretary To Government, Agriculture.
What is Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary's educational qualification?
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary recruited to the IAS?
Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
