About Shri Dilip Kumar
Shri Dilip Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Dilip Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Dilip Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Dilip Kumar has held 31 recorded postings across 25 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, NRI Affairs Punjab Civil Secretariat; Principal Secretary To Government, M/o science & Tech. and Earth; Principal Secretary To Government, Employment Generation and Training. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 5m as Joint Secretary, Home Affairs Home.
Shri Dilip Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Cadre (AIS), a position held since 01 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Shri Dilip Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Law; Diploma Leadership in International & NGO. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | LL.B. | Law | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Diploma Leadership in International & NGO | N.A. | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.P.A. | Public Admn | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | Graduate | Anthropology | 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 | Additional Chief Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | NRI Affairs Punjab Civil Secretariat | Cadre (AIS) | External Affairs / Overseas Indian Affairs | 21/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | M/o science & Tech. and Earth | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/09/2021 - 20/05/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Employment Generation and Training | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / | 21/09/2021 - 24/09/2021 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lokpal New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Vigilance | 16/10/2019 - 15/07/2021 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Home Affairs National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 02/03/2018 - 16/10/2019 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Home / Home | 25/09/2014 - 06/03/2018 |
| 8 | On Compulsory Wait | External Affairs | Centre | External Affairs / External Affairs | 11/06/2014 - 23/09/2014 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | External Affairs | Centre | External Affairs / External Affairs | 28/11/2013 - 10/06/2014 |
| 10 | Director | Health & Family Welfare | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 16/07/2013 - 28/11/2013 |
| 11 | Director | Treasury & Accounts Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 13/09/2012 - 15/07/2013 |
| 12 | Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 13/09/2012 - 04/06/2013 |
| 13 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 16/08/2011 - 13/09/2012 |
| 14 | Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 10/01/2011 - 16/08/2011 |
| 15 | Additional Director | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Telecommunication | 08/06/2010 - 10/01/2011 |
| 16 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Institutional Finance | 22/04/2010 - 08/06/2010 |
| 17 | Spl Secy | Finance Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 26/03/2010 - 22/04/2010 |
| 18 | DG | Prosecution & Litigation Deptt Patna | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Law and Justice / Law & Justice | 29/10/2009 - 26/03/2010 |
| 19 | Inspector General (Jails) | Home Deptt Patna | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Jails | 29/10/2009 - 26/03/2010 |
| 20 | Additional Secy | Home Deptt Bihar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Home | 18/03/2008 - 29/10/2009 |
| 21 | N.A. | Bihar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 22/02/2008 - 17/03/2008 |
| 22 | Spl Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 24/08/2007 - 30/12/2007 |
| 23 | Spl Secy | Irrigation | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 11/03/2007 - 24/08/2007 |
| 24 | Deputy Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/03/2005 - 11/03/2007 |
| 25 | Additional District Magistrate | Chandigarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2004 - 09/03/2005 |
| 26 | Jt Secy | Chandigarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Finance | 04/06/2002 - 01/01/2004 |
| 27 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Firozpur Division | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2001 - 04/06/2002 |
| 28 | Additional M D | Cooperation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 01/02/2001 - 01/08/2001 |
| 29 | Additional Commissioner | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/11/1999 - 01/02/2001 |
| 30 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Nawanshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/1999 - 01/11/1999 |
| 31 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 01/05/1999 |
| 32 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 03/09/1995 - 01/08/1997 |
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 | 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 | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Urban Management | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2018-2019 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 4 | 2019-2020 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Dilip Kumar belong to?
Shri Dilip Kumar is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Dilip Kumar's age?
Shri Dilip Kumar is 56 years old, born on 28 November 1969.
What is Shri Dilip Kumar's current posting?
Shri Dilip Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Cadre (AIS) since 01 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Dilip Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Dilip Kumar has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Dilip Kumar held?
Shri Dilip Kumar has held 31 distinct postings over their career, across 25 locations.
What is Shri Dilip Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Dilip Kumar held in one role was 3y 5m as Joint Secretary, Home Affairs Home.
What is Shri Dilip Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Dilip Kumar holds the following qualifications: Diploma Leadership in International & NGO, Graduate.
How was Shri Dilip Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Dilip Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
