About Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Rajasthan cadre. Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur has held 23 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Adviser, NITI Aayog New Delhi; Additional Secy, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Defence Military Affairs New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 3m as Secretary-Cum-Commissioner,, Rural Dev. & EGS Deptt Jaipur.
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur last served as Adviser, NITI Aayog New Delhi, until 03 December 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur's educational qualifications on record include Physics from Graduate; Economics. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Physics | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Economics | 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 | Adviser | NITI Aayog New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Policy | 03/12/2024 - 03/12/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 13/12/2021 - 03/12/2024 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Defence Military Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 28/01/2020 - 13/12/2021 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Defence Defence | Centre | Defence / Defence | 04/12/2017 - 28/01/2020 |
| 5 | Secretary To Government | Food & Civil Supplies | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 08/05/2017 - 29/11/2017 |
| 6 | Secretary & Mission Director | Livelihood Projects & Self Help Groups , Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/12/2014 - 08/05/2017 |
| 7 | Secretary-Cum-Commissioner, | Rural Dev. & EGS Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 30/01/2014 - 07/05/2017 |
| 8 | Director | Power | Centre | Energy / Energy | 10/10/2013 - 28/01/2014 |
| 9 | On Compulsory Wait | Road Transport & Highways | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 14/09/2013 - 10/10/2013 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Road Transport & Highways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 10/01/2011 - 13/09/2013 |
| 11 | Pvt Secy | Rural Dev | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 19/06/2009 - 20/01/2011 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sri Ganganagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/01/2009 - 15/06/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Karauli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/06/2007 - 28/09/2007 |
| 14 | Director | Medical & Health Deptt Info Edu Communication (IEC) Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 16/06/2007 - 20/06/2007 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Medical & Health Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 23/10/2006 - 19/06/2007 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Alwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/06/2005 - 21/10/2006 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bhilwara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/01/2004 - 25/06/2005 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Home Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Human Rights | 30/05/2003 - 17/01/2004 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Banswara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/08/2001 - 29/05/2003 |
| 20 | Additional Collector | Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/10/2000 - 22/08/2001 |
| 21 | Additional Collector (Dev) | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Rajsamand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 12/04/1999 - 19/10/2000 |
| 22 | S D O | Rajsamand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 28/06/1998 - 07/05/1999 |
| 23 | S D O | Pali | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1997 - 16/06/1998 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers | 04/10/2010 | 26/11/2010 |
| 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 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Ethical Leadership | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Public Private Partnership | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur belong to?
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur is an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, batch of 1995, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur's age?
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur is 57 years old, born on 29 June 1969.
What was Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur's last posting?
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur last served as Adviser, NITI Aayog New Delhi until 03 December 2025.
How many years has Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur held?
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur held in one role was 3y 3m as Secretary-Cum-Commissioner,, Rural Dev. & EGS Deptt Jaipur.
What is Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur's educational qualification?
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
