About Shri Amrit Abhijat
Shri Amrit Abhijat is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Amrit Abhijat joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Amrit Abhijat's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Amrit Abhijat has held 20 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Technical Edu Deptt UP Secretariat Lucknow; Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; Secretary, Tourism Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 6m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
Shri Amrit Abhijat is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Urban Dev Deptt Lucknow, a position held since 01 May 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Amrit Abhijat's educational qualifications on record include History; Rural Dev from PG Diploma IG Nl Open University Delhi IGNOU. 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. | History | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma IG Nl Open University Delhi IGNOU | Rural Dev | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma NLSIU Bangalore National Law School of India University Bangalore | Environmental Laws | Second | -- |
| 4 | -- | Diploma in HIV and Family Education IGNOU Delhi IGNOU, New Delhi | Human Resource | Ordinary | -- |
| 5 | -- | Master in Business Administration Amity University University College | Business Mgt | First | -- |
| 6 | -- | M.A. University of Sussex University College | Governance & Dev. | 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 | Urban Dev Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/05/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Technical Edu Deptt UP Secretariat Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 05/10/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 22/12/2015 - 21/06/2021 |
| 4 | Secretary | Tourism & Culture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 07/06/2014 - 13/08/2014 |
| 5 | Secretary | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 07/06/2014 - 05/06/2015 |
| 6 | Secretary | Home & Vigilance Deptt Sachivalaya Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Census | 07/10/2013 - 06/06/2014 |
| 7 | Secy & Dir | Info & Broadcasting Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 24/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 |
| 8 | Secretary | Technical Edu Deptt Technical Edu Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 20/04/2012 - 01/06/2012 |
| 9 | Divisional Commissioner | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Agra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/02/2011 - 19/04/2012 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Agra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/06/2010 - 06/02/2011 |
| 11 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Kanpur Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 19/02/2010 - 05/06/2010 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Muzaffarnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2009 - 15/07/2010 |
| 13 | Additional C E O | Elections Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 21/07/2008 - 01/07/2009 |
| 14 | Director | Mandi Parishad | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 22/05/2007 - 21/07/2008 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Jhansi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/02/2007 - 21/07/2008 |
| 16 | District Magistrate | Allahabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 05/03/2005 - 09/02/2007 |
| 17 | District Magistrate | Mirzapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/2002 - 06/03/2005 |
| 18 | Chief Dev Officer | Mathura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 05/09/1999 - 01/05/2002 |
| 19 | Chief Dev Officer | Mathura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/05/1999 - 05/09/1999 |
| 20 | Jt Magistrate | Mathura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 03/05/1999 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2011-2012 | Climate Change and State Preparedness: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2016-2017 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Amrit Abhijat belong to?
Shri Amrit Abhijat is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Amrit Abhijat's age?
Shri Amrit Abhijat is 58 years old, born on 21 June 1968.
What is Shri Amrit Abhijat's current posting?
Shri Amrit Abhijat is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Urban Dev Deptt Lucknow since 01 May 2022.
How many years has Shri Amrit Abhijat served as an IAS officer?
Shri Amrit Abhijat has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Amrit Abhijat held?
Shri Amrit Abhijat has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Amrit Abhijat's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Amrit Abhijat held in one role was 5y 6m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
What is Shri Amrit Abhijat's educational qualification?
Shri Amrit Abhijat holds the following qualifications: PG Diploma IG Nl Open University Delhi IGNOU, PG Diploma NLSIU Bangalore National Law School of India University Bangalore, Diploma in HIV and Family Education IGNOU Delhi IGNOU, New Delhi, Master in Business Administration Amity University University College, M.A. University of Sussex University College.
How was Shri Amrit Abhijat recruited to the IAS?
Shri Amrit Abhijat was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
