About Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, A G M U T cadre. Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar has held 21 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy / Mission Dir, Jal Shakti Drinking Water and Sanitation New Delhi; Principal Secretary To Lt. Governor, National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD); Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 5m as Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi.
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar is currently serving as Chief Secretary To Government, Administration Andaman & Nicobar Islands, a position held since 25 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Physics from Graduate; Geography from Ph. D. Uniiversity; of Wales. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Physics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Ph. D. Uniiversity; of Wales | Geography | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Univ. of Syracuse USA | Public Admn | First with Distinction | -- |
| 4 | -- | B.Sc.(Hons) Ranchi University Ranchi Ranchi University | Mathematics | First | -- |
| 5 | -- | LL.B. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI DELHI University of Delhi | Law | 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 | Chief Secretary To Government | Administration Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 25/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Secy / Mission Dir | Jal Shakti Drinking Water and Sanitation New Delhi | Centre | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 16/01/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Lt. Governor | National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Governor's Sectt. | 28/09/2022 - 08/01/2024 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Law | 10/08/2022 - 23/09/2022 |
| 5 | Deputy Election Commissioner | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 04/12/2021 - 09/08/2022 |
| 6 | Deputy Election Commissioner | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 10/07/2018 - 04/12/2021 |
| 7 | Chief Electoral Officer & Secy | GNCTD Election Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 26/12/2014 - 29/03/2018 |
| 8 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Government of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 26/02/2013 - 30/09/2013 |
| 9 | Chief Electoral Officer & E/O Commissioner & Secy | Edu & Culture Deptt Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 14/01/2013 - 26/12/2014 |
| 10 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 01/10/2009 - 30/09/2012 |
| 11 | Director | Education Deptt N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 14/07/2008 - 28/09/2009 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | Disaster Mgmt Auth N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Disaster Management | 02/01/2008 - 14/07/2008 |
| 13 | Labour Commissioner | Labour Deptt N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour | 28/06/2007 - 14/07/2008 |
| 14 | Additional Secy To Lt Governor | Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 26/08/2005 - 28/06/2007 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/09/2004 - 26/08/2005 |
| 16 | Consultant | Shillong | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | Home / Disaster Management | 08/09/2003 - 07/09/2004 |
| 17 | DC & DM | Government of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 01/05/2000 - 05/09/2003 |
| 18 | Secretary | Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/04/2000 - 01/01/2003 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | Nicobar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1999 - 01/04/2000 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin Nicobar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/10/1998 - 15/04/2000 |
| 21 | Assistant Commissioner | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1997 - 16/10/1998 |
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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | MID CAREER TRAINING PH IV | 1Mn 21Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar belong to?
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar's age?
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar is 59 years old, born on 28 August 1967.
What is Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar's current posting?
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar is currently serving as Chief Secretary To Government, Administration Andaman & Nicobar Islands since 25 November 2024.
How many years has Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar held?
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar held in one role was 3y 5m as Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi.
What is Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar holds the following qualifications: Graduate, Ph. D. Uniiversity; of Wales, M.A. Univ. of Syracuse USA, B.Sc.(Hons) Ranchi University Ranchi Ranchi University, LL.B. UNIVERSITY OF DELHI DELHI University of Delhi.
How was Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
