Shri Samir Kumar Sinha
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Samir Kumar Sinha
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Samir Kumar Sinha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Samir Kumar Sinha's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Samir Kumar Sinha has held 19 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Civil Aviation New Delhi; Additional Secretary & Director General (Acquisition), Defence Defence New Delhi; Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Assam. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 3m as Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha last served as Secretary, Civil Aviation New Delhi, until 30 November 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha's educational qualifications on record include History (hons) from Graduate Delhi Hindu College; History from P.G. Delhi Hindu College. 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 Delhi Hindu College | History (hons) | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Delhi Hindu College | History | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma IIM, Ahmedabad | Public Mgmt & Policy | Outstanding | -- |
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 | Civil Aviation New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Civil Aviation | 18/04/2025 - 30/11/2029 |
| 2 | Additional Secretary & Director General (Acquisition) | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 05/02/2024 - 18/04/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary to the Government | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 10/05/2021 - 04/02/2024 |
| 4 | Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/10/2017 - 04/02/2024 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Secretary/ Principal Secretary | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 04/01/2016 - 10/05/2021 |
| 6 | Jt Secy | Finance Expenditure | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 03/06/2014 - 31/12/2015 |
| 7 | Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Economic Affairs Asian Dev Bank (ADB) Manila | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Banking | 09/09/2011 - 02/06/2014 |
| 8 | Director | Finance Financial Services | Centre | Finance / Finance | 01/07/2008 - 08/09/2011 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Financial Services | Centre | Finance / Finance | 01/04/2008 - 30/06/2008 |
| 10 | On Training - India | Tribal Affairs Ahmedabad | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/04/2007 - 31/03/2008 |
| 11 | Pvt Secy | Tribal Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 06/03/2006 - 28/03/2007 |
| 12 | OSD | Youth Affairs & Sports Deptt National Games Kamrup (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 17/05/2005 - 05/03/2006 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Kamrup Metro (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/01/2005 - 05/03/2006 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Kamrup | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/02/2003 - 04/03/2005 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Tinsukia (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1999 - 14/02/2003 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/09/1998 - 01/05/1999 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 01/06/1998 - 01/09/1998 |
| 18 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/09/1996 - 01/06/1998 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 2 | 2024 | 15 Round of Phase V MCTP | 08/04/2024 | 26/04/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | PG PROG. IN PUBLIC MGT & POLICY | 1Yr | |
| 2 | ASC GUWAHATI |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Samir Kumar Sinha belong to?
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1994, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Samir Kumar Sinha's age?
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha is 56 years old, born on 16 November 1969.
What was Shri Samir Kumar Sinha's last posting?
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha last served as Secretary, Civil Aviation New Delhi until 30 November 2029.
How many years has Shri Samir Kumar Sinha served as an IAS officer?
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Samir Kumar Sinha held?
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Samir Kumar Sinha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Samir Kumar Sinha held in one role was 6y 3m as Principal Secy/ Additional Chief Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Samir Kumar Sinha's educational qualification?
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha holds the following qualifications: Graduate Delhi Hindu College, P.G. Delhi Hindu College, PG Diploma IIM, Ahmedabad.
How was Shri Samir Kumar Sinha recruited to the IAS?
Shri Samir Kumar Sinha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
