About Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha has held 16 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi; Additional Secy, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Delhi; Joint Secretary, Coal. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 3m as Joint Secretary, Coal.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha last served as Special Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi, until 31 March 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | 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 | Special Secretary | Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Ports | 18/04/2025 - 31/03/2026 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Ports, Shipping and Waterways Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 10/08/2022 - 18/04/2025 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Coal | Centre | Mines & Minerals / Coal | 13/04/2015 - 12/07/2020 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Finance Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 19/08/2013 - 12/04/2015 |
| 5 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 29/06/2012 - 01/04/2015 |
| 6 | Secretary | Parliamentary Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Parliamentary Affairs / Parliamentary Affairs | 25/04/2012 - 29/06/2012 |
| 7 | Registrar | Human Resources Dev Higher Education University of Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 03/11/2009 - 31/03/2012 |
| 8 | Director | Urban Development | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 14/07/2008 - 03/11/2009 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Urban Development | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 02/12/2004 - 13/07/2008 |
| 10 | Jt Secy | Alappuzha | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 09/07/2004 - 02/12/2004 |
| 11 | District Collector | Idukki | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2003 - 09/07/2004 |
| 12 | District Collector | Idukki | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/04/2002 - 01/01/2003 |
| 13 | General Manager | Kerala Fin Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Institutional Finance | 01/05/2000 - 19/04/2002 |
| 14 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 01/05/1998 - 01/05/2000 |
| 15 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/09/1997 - 01/05/1998 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1996 - 01/09/1997 |
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 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2013-2014 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha belong to?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1994, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's age?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha is 60 years old, born on 27 March 1966.
What was Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's last posting?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha last served as Special Secretary, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi until 31 March 2026.
How many years has Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha held?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha held in one role was 5y 3m as Joint Secretary, Coal.
How was Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
