Dr. John Berchmans Ekka
Indian Administrative Service
About Dr. John Berchmans Ekka
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Dr. John Berchmans Ekka joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. John Berchmans Ekka's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Dr. John Berchmans Ekka has held 15 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Commissioner, Cadre (AIS); On Study Leave, Cadre (Study Leave). The longest single tenure was 10y as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Assam, a position held since 01 January 2020. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 6m each.
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka's educational qualifications on record include Medicine. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. | Medicine | 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 | Principal Secretary | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2020 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Tea Tribes Welfare Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 01/01/2020 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/04/2018 - 31/12/2019 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/08/2016 - 31/03/2018 |
| 5 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 26/06/2015 - 25/05/2017 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 04/08/2011 - 31/07/2016 |
| 7 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Ayurveda | 20/06/2007 - 25/06/2017 |
| 8 | Mission Director | Health Deptt Rural Dev Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/06/2006 - 19/06/2007 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Nagaon (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/09/2005 - 31/05/2006 |
| 10 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 04/07/2005 - 17/08/2005 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Golaghat (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2004 - 16/09/2005 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Golaghat (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2001 - 31/12/2003 |
| 13 | Jt Secy | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/12/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
| 14 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Sivasagar / Sibsagar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/03/1999 - 01/12/2000 |
| 15 | S D O | Lakhimpur (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/03/1998 - 01/03/1999 |
| 16 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 01/03/1998 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. John Berchmans Ekka belong to?
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Dr. John Berchmans Ekka's age?
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka is 58 years old, born on 29 March 1968.
What is Dr. John Berchmans Ekka's current posting?
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Assam since 01 January 2020.
How many years has Dr. John Berchmans Ekka served as an IAS officer?
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. John Berchmans Ekka held?
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Dr. John Berchmans Ekka's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. John Berchmans Ekka held in one role was 10y as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
How was Dr. John Berchmans Ekka recruited to the IAS?
Dr. John Berchmans Ekka was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
