About Shri Santosh Kumar
Shri Santosh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Santosh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Santosh Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Santosh Kumar has held 25 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary And OSD, Revenue & Forest Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai; Principal Secy To Hon'Ble Governor, Governor s Secretariat Mumbai; Managing Director, Mumbai City. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 11m as Principal Secy To Hon'Ble Governor, Governor s Secretariat Mumbai.
Shri Santosh Kumar last served as Principal Secretary And OSD, Revenue & Forest Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai, until 24 June 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Santosh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. IIT KANPUR.; Electrical Engg. from M.Tech. IIT KANPUR.. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT KANPUR. | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IIT KANPUR. | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.I.D.P. Duke University Durham,North Carolina Sanfard School of Public Policy | Public Policy & Mgmt | Not Awarded | -- |
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 And OSD | Revenue & Forest Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 31/12/2023 - 24/06/2024 |
| 2 | Principal Secy To Hon'Ble Governor | Governor s Secretariat Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/09/2019 - 29/08/2023 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Small Scale Industries | 03/05/2018 - 29/09/2019 |
| 4 | Member Secy | Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 23/06/2015 - 31/03/2018 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 10/07/2013 - 31/03/2015 |
| 6 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | / | 25/08/2012 - 16/06/2013 |
| 7 | N.A. | Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 06/08/2012 - 22/08/2013 |
| 8 | N.A. | Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 24/07/2012 - 22/08/2012 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Rajya Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Labour & Employment / Employment | 24/01/2012 - 24/07/2012 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Division Santhal Parganas | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 06/04/2011 - 21/01/2012 |
| 11 | N.A. | Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 18/06/2010 - 06/04/2011 |
| 12 | PS To Minister | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 23/05/2009 - 18/06/2010 |
| 13 | Pvt Secy | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Consumer Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 27/09/2008 - 22/05/2009 |
| 14 | Director | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 01/07/2008 - 27/09/2008 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 04/04/2008 - 30/06/2008 |
| 16 | Jt Secy (Finance) | Finance Resources Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/10/2007 - 04/04/2008 |
| 17 | Additional Commissioner (Sales Tax) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Sales Tax | 12/06/2006 - 01/10/2007 |
| 18 | District Collector | Ratnagiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/06/2003 - 12/06/2006 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2003 - 10/06/2003 |
| 20 | Deputy Secretary | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/07/2001 - 01/01/2003 |
| 21 | C E O | Bhandara | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 22/03/2000 - 16/07/2001 |
| 22 | C E O | Buldhana | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 17/05/1999 - 22/03/2000 |
| 23 | C E O | Yavatmal | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 30/11/1998 - 16/05/1999 |
| 24 | Additional Collector | Chandrapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 30/11/1998 |
| 25 | 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 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
| 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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2008-2009 | E-Governance: Opportunities and Challenges | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2014-2015 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2016-2017 | Fiscal Policy and Macro-economic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2023-2024 | Digital Governance and Management (Offline) | Indian Institute of Management | Visakhapatnam | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | LBSNAA,MUSSRIE 6-9 YRS | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Santosh Kumar belong to?
Shri Santosh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1994, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Santosh Kumar's age?
Shri Santosh Kumar is 55 years old, born on 29 July 1971.
What was Shri Santosh Kumar's last posting?
Shri Santosh Kumar last served as Principal Secretary And OSD, Revenue & Forest Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai until 24 June 2024.
How many years has Shri Santosh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Santosh Kumar has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Santosh Kumar held?
Shri Santosh Kumar has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Santosh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Santosh Kumar held in one role was 3y 11m as Principal Secy To Hon'Ble Governor, Governor s Secretariat Mumbai.
What is Shri Santosh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Santosh Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT KANPUR., M.Tech. IIT KANPUR., M.I.D.P. Duke University Durham,North Carolina Sanfard School of Public Policy.
How was Shri Santosh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Santosh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
