About Shri Rohit Kansal
Shri Rohit Kansal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Shri Rohit Kansal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rohit Kansal's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Rohit Kansal has held 17 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Textiles New Delhi; Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Commissioner, Planning & Dev Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y 3m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Rohit Kansal last served as Additional Secy, Textiles New Delhi, until 05 December 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Rohit Kansal's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg.; Management. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. IIM | Management | 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 | Additional Secy | Textiles New Delhi | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 05/12/2022 - 05/12/2026 |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 21/06/2018 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | Planning & Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 25/05/2017 - 20/06/2018 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 01/04/2015 - 25/05/2017 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Secy | Kashmir | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2014 - 15/03/2015 |
| 6 | Pvt Secy | New & Renewable Energy | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 15/06/2009 - 26/06/2014 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 30/01/2009 - 15/06/2009 |
| 8 | On Compulsory Wait | Finance Expenditure | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2009 - 30/01/2009 |
| 9 | PS To Union Finance Minister | Finance Expenditure | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 25/04/2007 - 31/12/2008 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Human Resources Dev Higher Education | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 28/08/2006 - 25/04/2007 |
| 11 | Managing Director | State Road Transport Corpn Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 26/12/2005 - 28/08/2006 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Baramulla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/05/2005 - 30/11/2005 |
| 13 | Additional C E O | Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Bd Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 24/12/2002 - 27/04/2005 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/10/2001 - 23/12/2002 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Budgam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/12/1999 - 27/10/2001 |
| 16 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/02/1999 - 24/12/1999 |
| 17 | S D M | Udhampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/08/1997 - 11/02/1999 |
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 |
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 | ELECTORAL MGT. | |||
| 2 | TRAINING PROGRAMME |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rohit Kansal belong to?
Shri Rohit Kansal is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 1995, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rohit Kansal's age?
Shri Rohit Kansal is 57 years old, born on 28 July 1969.
What was Shri Rohit Kansal's last posting?
Shri Rohit Kansal last served as Additional Secy, Textiles New Delhi until 05 December 2026.
How many years has Shri Rohit Kansal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rohit Kansal has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rohit Kansal held?
Shri Rohit Kansal has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Rohit Kansal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rohit Kansal held in one role was 8y 3m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
How was Shri Rohit Kansal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rohit Kansal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
