About Shri Amod Kumar
Shri Amod Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Amod Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Amod Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Amod Kumar has held 19 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi; Deputy Director General, Electronics & Information Technology Unique Identification Auth of India Delhi; Principal Secy, General Administration Deptt. General Admin Lucknow. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y as Project Director intra Health International, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Lucknow.
Shri Amod Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi, until 27 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Amod Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur IIT Kanpur; Civil Engg from M.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur IIT Kanpur. The officer has completed 12 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur IIT Kanpur | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur IIT Kanpur | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma JETRO INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPING ECONOMICS ADVANCED SCHOOL- IDEAS JAPAN | Dev Studies | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.P.S. International Institutions International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) | Population Studies | First | -- |
| 5 | -- | M.P.A. Harvard University USA John F Kennedy School of Government | Public Administration | First | -- |
| 6 | -- | Ph. D. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow IIM Lucknow | 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 | Joint Secretary | Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi | Centre | Information Technology / | 29/05/2025 - 27/10/2025 |
| 2 | Deputy Director General | Electronics & Information Technology Unique Identification Auth of India Delhi | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 14/12/2021 - 28/05/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | General Administration Deptt. General Admin Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 15/11/2021 - 07/12/2021 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Planning Deptt Planning Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 02/01/2020 - 14/11/2021 |
| 5 | Member (Judicial) | Revenue Board of Revenue Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 21/09/2017 - 01/01/2020 |
| 6 | Member (Judicial) | Revenue Board of Revenue Prayagraj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 21/04/2017 - 20/09/2017 |
| 7 | Secy To C M | Personnel & General Administration Chief Minister's Office Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 23/07/2014 - 15/03/2017 |
| 8 | Project Director intra Health International | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | / | 01/07/2010 - 30/06/2014 |
| 9 | Spl Secy | Revenue Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 08/07/2008 - 25/05/2010 |
| 10 | Spl Secy | Electronics & Info Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 20/05/2007 - 08/07/2008 |
| 11 | District Collector | Faizabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/04/2006 - 08/07/2008 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sitapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2004 - 06/04/2006 |
| 13 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 29/09/2003 - 28/03/2004 |
| 14 | Additional Executive Dir | Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/05/2002 - 28/09/2003 |
| 15 | Spl Secy | Excise Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 14/03/2002 - 01/05/2002 |
| 16 | Spl Secy To C M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 01/11/2000 - 13/03/2002 |
| 17 | Chief Dev Officer | Rae Bareli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 31/10/1999 - 01/11/2000 |
| 18 | Jt Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/09/1999 - 31/10/1999 |
| 19 | Jt Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/10/1997 - 04/09/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1995 Batch | 21/04/2008 | 11/06/2008 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
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 | 2009-2010 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 3 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 5 | 2018-2019 | Implementation and Monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals | Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 6 | 2019-2020 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
| 7 | 2022-2023 | The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution | Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre | Chennai | 1 |
| 8 | 2023-2024 | Digital Governance and Management (Offline) | Indian Institute of Management | Visakhapatnam | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Amod Kumar belong to?
Shri Amod Kumar is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 1995, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Amod Kumar's age?
Shri Amod Kumar is 55 years old, born on 25 July 1971.
What was Shri Amod Kumar's last posting?
Shri Amod Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi until 27 October 2025.
How many years has Shri Amod Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Amod Kumar has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Amod Kumar held?
Shri Amod Kumar has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Amod Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Amod Kumar held in one role was 4y as Project Director intra Health International, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Lucknow.
What is Shri Amod Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Amod Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur IIT Kanpur, M.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur IIT Kanpur, PG Diploma JETRO INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPING ECONOMICS ADVANCED SCHOOL- IDEAS JAPAN, M.P.S. International Institutions International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), M.P.A. Harvard University USA John F Kennedy School of Government, Ph. D. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow IIM Lucknow.
How was Shri Amod Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Amod Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
