About Shri B Suman
Shri B Suman is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri B Suman joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri B Suman's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 30 years of service, Shri B Suman has held 24 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary, Tourism Dte Gen of Tourism New Delhi; Additional Secretary, Tourism New Delhi; Principal Secretary, Industries. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri B Suman last served as Additional Secretary, Tourism Dte Gen of Tourism New Delhi, until 17 April 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri B Suman's educational qualifications on record include Sino-burmese Rl from M.Phil.; English from Graduate. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Phil. | Sino-burmese Rl | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | English | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. | English | 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 | Additional Secretary | Tourism Dte Gen of Tourism New Delhi | Centre | Tourism / Tourism | 18/04/2025 - 17/04/2028 |
| 2 | Additional Secretary | Tourism New Delhi | Centre | Tourism / Tourism | 18/04/2024 - 18/04/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary | Industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 25/01/2022 - 17/04/2024 |
| 4 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 24/11/2019 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Tourism | Centre | Tourism / Tourism | 24/11/2014 - 23/11/2019 |
| 6 | Chairman | Kerala State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 02/08/2014 - 23/11/2014 |
| 7 | Secretary | Tourism Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 29/06/2012 - 03/11/2014 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 15/10/2011 - 29/06/2012 |
| 9 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2011 - 14/10/2011 |
| 10 | OSD To Minister | Kochi Metro Railway Project | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Railways | 23/01/2010 - 21/08/2011 |
| 11 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 13/11/2009 - 21/08/2011 |
| 12 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/12/2007 - 13/11/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector | Palakkad/Palghat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/11/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 14 | Director | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 01/01/2005 - 23/11/2006 |
| 15 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 10/12/2004 - 01/01/2005 |
| 16 | On Ex-India Leave | Rural Dev Rural Development London (UK) | Centre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 27/09/2004 - 10/12/2004 |
| 17 | Pvt Secy | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 29/01/2003 - 27/09/2004 |
| 18 | Pvt Secy | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/2002 - 29/01/2003 |
| 19 | Pvt Secy | Defence Production & Supply | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 23/07/2001 - 01/07/2002 |
| 20 | OSD To Minister | External Affairs | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 26/02/2001 - 23/07/2001 |
| 21 | Director | Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 01/05/2000 - 26/02/2001 |
| 22 | Settlement Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 01/02/2000 - 01/05/2000 |
| 23 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/12/1998 - 01/02/2000 |
| 24 | Assistant Collector | Alappuzha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1998 - 01/12/1998 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
| 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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2013-2014 | Financial Market Regulations | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2023-2024 | Human Values in Governance and Public Policy (Offline) | Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust | Anantapur Dist | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri B Suman belong to?
Shri B Suman is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1996, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri B Suman's age?
Shri B Suman is 55 years old, born on 24 December 1970.
What was Shri B Suman's last posting?
Shri B Suman last served as Additional Secretary, Tourism Dte Gen of Tourism New Delhi until 17 April 2028.
How many years has Shri B Suman served as an IAS officer?
Shri B Suman has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri B Suman held?
Shri B Suman has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri B Suman's educational qualification?
Shri B Suman holds the following qualifications: M.Phil., Graduate.
How was Shri B Suman recruited to the IAS?
Shri B Suman was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
