About Shri Dinesh Kumar
Shri Dinesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Rajasthan cadre. Shri Dinesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Dinesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Dinesh Kumar has held 26 recorded postings across 25 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Agriculture, Horticulture Jaipur; Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Agriculture & Cooperative, Horticulture Jaipur; Principal Secretary To Government, Energy Deptt Jaipur. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 20y 11m as Chairman, Jaipur Discom Jaipur.
Shri Dinesh Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, GAD, Cabinet, Estate, State Motor Garage, Civil Aviation Jaipur, a position held since 23 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Dinesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech.; Public Admn from P.G. (USA) Syracuse 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 | -- | B.Tech. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. (USA) Syracuse University | Public Admn | 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 To Government | GAD, Cabinet, Estate, State Motor Garage, Civil Aviation Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Agriculture, Horticulture Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 13/04/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Agriculture & Cooperative, Horticulture Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 20/09/2021 - 12/04/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Energy Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 01/11/2020 - 20/09/2021 |
| 5 | Chairman & M D | Raj Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 01/11/2020 - 20/09/2021 |
| 6 | Chairman & M D | Raj Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 10/02/2020 - 20/09/2021 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Government | Mines Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 31/12/2019 - 10/02/2020 |
| 8 | Secretary To Government | Mines Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 30/09/2019 - 31/12/2019 |
| 9 | Joint Secretary | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare National Horticulture Mission New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 14/12/2015 - 10/07/2019 |
| 10 | Secretary | Public Health Engg Deptt (PHED) Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Ground Water | 09/06/2014 - 13/12/2015 |
| 11 | Secretary | Local Govt Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 08/01/2014 - 07/06/2014 |
| 12 | Excise Commissioner | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 17/08/2011 - 08/01/2014 |
| 13 | On Foreign Training | Personnel & Trg Deptt U S A | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Financial Planning | 17/08/2010 - 02/06/2011 |
| 14 | Spl Secy To C M | General Admin Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 13/11/2009 - 16/08/2010 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Urban Dev Deptt Raj Urban Infrastructure Dev Project Jajpur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/01/2009 - 12/11/2009 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Higher & Tech Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 07/07/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Administration Deptt. Jhunjhunu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/05/2007 - 30/06/2008 |
| 18 | Director | Inform. Tech.& Communication Deptt. Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 26/10/2006 - 27/04/2007 |
| 19 | Managing Director | Energy Deptt Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Corpn Ltd Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 27/06/2005 - 06/10/2006 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Administration Deptt. Revenue Alwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/01/2004 - 27/06/2005 |
| 21 | Executive Dir | State Tourism Dev Corpn Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 19/08/2003 - 27/01/2004 |
| 22 | Deputy Secretary | Revenue Administration Deptt. Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Dev | 04/06/2003 - 18/08/2003 |
| 23 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sirohi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2002 - 02/06/2003 |
| 24 | Additional Collector & CEO | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Alwar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 24/11/2000 - 07/06/2002 |
| 25 | Chairman | Jaipur Discom Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 01/11/2000 - 20/09/2021 |
| 26 | S D M | Revenue Administration Deptt. Ajmer | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/09/1998 - 09/04/2000 |
| 27 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/09/1996 - 25/08/1998 |
| 28 | Director & Secy | U.I.T. National Capital Regn(NCR) Alwar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | - 20/11/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | E-Governance: Opportunities and Challenges | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Project Appraisal and Management | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2012-2013 | Fiscal Policy and Macro Economic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 6 | 2016-2017 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Dinesh Kumar belong to?
Shri Dinesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, batch of 1996, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Dinesh Kumar's age?
Shri Dinesh Kumar is 54 years old, born on 17 February 1972.
What is Shri Dinesh Kumar's current posting?
Shri Dinesh Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, GAD, Cabinet, Estate, State Motor Garage, Civil Aviation Jaipur since 23 May 2023.
How many years has Shri Dinesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Dinesh Kumar has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Dinesh Kumar held?
Shri Dinesh Kumar has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 25 locations.
What is Shri Dinesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Dinesh Kumar held in one role was 20y 11m as Chairman, Jaipur Discom Jaipur.
What is Shri Dinesh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Dinesh Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., P.G. (USA) Syracuse University.
How was Shri Dinesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Dinesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
