Shri Shailendra Kumar
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Shailendra Kumar
Shri Shailendra Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Shri Shailendra Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shailendra Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Shailendra Kumar has held 19 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Public Works (R&B) Deptt J&K State Jammu; Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secy, Election Srinagar; Principal Secretary To Government, Industries and Commerce Deptt.. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Director, Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation.
Shri Shailendra Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department J&K State, a position held since 05 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Shailendra Kumar's educational qualifications on record include History from M.A. Patna Univ Patna; History from P.G. Patna University. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.A. Patna Univ Patna | History | First Rank | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Patna University | History | 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 | Principal Secretary | Agriculture Production Department J&K State | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 05/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Public Works (R&B) Deptt J&K State Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Buildings | 19/09/2020 - 04/01/2024 |
| 3 | Chief Electoral Officer & Principal Secy | Election Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 09/12/2018 - 25/10/2019 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Industries and Commerce Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Marketing | 19/10/2015 - 08/12/2018 |
| 5 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | Labour And Employment Department Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 25/08/2015 - 18/10/2015 |
| 6 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | Tourism & Culture Deptt Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 21/07/2014 - 27/08/2015 |
| 7 | Divisional Commissioner | Kashmir | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 22/03/2013 - 21/07/2014 |
| 8 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 16/02/2013 - 21/03/2013 |
| 9 | Director | Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 06/08/2009 - 15/02/2013 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 26/11/2008 - 06/08/2009 |
| 11 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 18/12/2006 - 26/11/2008 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | O/o Chief Minister | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 09/10/2005 - 18/12/2006 |
| 13 | Special Secretary | Power Deptt Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 09/05/2005 - 27/09/2005 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 27/10/2003 - 08/05/2005 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Anantnag | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/12/2002 - 26/10/2003 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Udhampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 31/10/2001 - 15/09/2002 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Doda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/12/1999 - 30/10/2001 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Udhampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/02/1999 - 26/12/1999 |
| 19 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 20/12/1999 |
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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Project Appraisal and Management | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2010-2011 | WTO and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2012-2013 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | PHASE IV MID CAREER TRG.PROG.FOR SR.IAS OFFICERS | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Shailendra Kumar belong to?
Shri Shailendra Kumar is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shailendra Kumar's age?
Shri Shailendra Kumar is 56 years old, born on 08 October 1969.
What is Shri Shailendra Kumar's current posting?
Shri Shailendra Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department J&K State since 05 January 2024.
How many years has Shri Shailendra Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shailendra Kumar has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shailendra Kumar held?
Shri Shailendra Kumar has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Shailendra Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Shailendra Kumar held in one role was 3y 6m as Director, Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation.
What is Shri Shailendra Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Shailendra Kumar holds the following qualifications: M.A. Patna Univ Patna, P.G. Patna University.
How was Shri Shailendra Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shailendra Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
