About Shri Keshav Chandra
Shri Keshav Chandra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri Keshav Chandra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Keshav Chandra's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Keshav Chandra has held 20 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Director, Corporate Affairs Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 3m as Chief Electoral Officer & Secy, Elections Deptt.
Shri Keshav Chandra's educational qualifications on record include History from Graduate; Economics from M.A. Panjab University Chandigarh PANJAB UNIVERSITY. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Panjab University Chandigarh PANJAB UNIVERSITY | Economics | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science LONDON SCHOOL ECO & POL.SCI | Public Management & Governance | 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 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Secretary To Government | Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 03/08/2022 - 24/11/2024 |
| 3 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 22/07/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director | Corporate Affairs Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) New Delhi | Centre | Corporate Management (New) / Corporate Management (New) | 04/12/2021 - 21/07/2022 |
| 5 | Director | Corporate Affairs Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) New Delhi | Centre | Corporate Management (New) / Corporate Management (New) | 03/08/2020 - 04/12/2021 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 18/12/2017 - 02/08/2020 |
| 7 | Secretary | Environment & Forest Department Enviornment & Forest Deptts. Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 13/04/2017 - 19/11/2017 |
| 8 | C E O | Delhi Jal Bd (DJB) Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 28/10/2015 - 06/12/2017 |
| 9 | Chief Electoral Officer & Secy | Elections Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 19/06/2012 - 28/09/2017 |
| 10 | Secretary | School Edu Deptt Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 18/05/2012 - 19/06/2012 |
| 11 | Secretary | Women & Child Dev Deptt Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 18/05/2012 - 19/06/2012 |
| 12 | Secretary | Environment & Forest Department | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 13/04/2011 - 02/05/2012 |
| 13 | Director | Information & Publicity Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Publicity | 08/06/2010 - 02/05/2012 |
| 14 | Secy To C M | Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 28/06/2008 - 02/05/2012 |
| 15 | Additional Secy | Art, Culture & Language Deptt N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 06/12/2007 - 13/02/2009 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Rural Dev Deptt N C T of Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 28/06/2007 - 06/12/2007 |
| 17 | Secretary | New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/07/2005 - 28/06/2007 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | South Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2003 - 20/07/2005 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | North Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/12/2002 - 01/01/2003 |
| 20 | S D O | Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 01/12/2002 |
| 21 | N.A. | Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1997 - 01/07/1999 |
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 | 2025 | 16th Round of Phase V of MCTP | 07/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
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 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Keshav Chandra belong to?
Shri Keshav Chandra is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Keshav Chandra's age?
Shri Keshav Chandra is 56 years old, born on 06 October 1969.
How many years has Shri Keshav Chandra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Keshav Chandra has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Keshav Chandra held?
Shri Keshav Chandra has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Keshav Chandra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Keshav Chandra held in one role was 5y 3m as Chief Electoral Officer & Secy, Elections Deptt.
What is Shri Keshav Chandra's educational qualification?
Shri Keshav Chandra holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.A. Panjab University Chandigarh PANJAB UNIVERSITY, M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science LONDON SCHOOL ECO & POL.SCI.
How was Shri Keshav Chandra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Keshav Chandra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
