About Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Odisha cadre. Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 30 years of service, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee has held 21 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Director, International Crops Rsch Institue for Semi-arid Tropics New Delhi; Jt Secy, Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers; Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Revenue Deptt Cuttack. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 8m as Director, International Crops Rsch Institue for Semi-arid Tropics New Delhi.
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhubaneswar, a position held since 03 August 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee's educational qualifications on record include Entomology; Agriculture from Graduate. The officer has completed 12 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Entomology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.P.A. Birmingham | Public Admn | - | -- |
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 | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 03/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | International Crops Rsch Institue for Semi-arid Tropics New Delhi | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Research & Education | 25/11/2016 - 31/07/2022 |
| 3 | Jt Secy | Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers | Centre | Chemicals & Fertilizers / Fertilizers | 10/08/2015 - 25/11/2016 |
| 4 | Revenue Divisional Commissioner | Revenue Deptt Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 09/05/2012 - 09/08/2015 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Dir | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2012 - 05/05/2012 |
| 6 | Director (Project) | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 21/11/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 16/12/2010 - 21/11/2011 |
| 8 | Director | Emp Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment | 11/11/2010 - 16/12/2010 |
| 9 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 04/09/2010 - 11/11/2010 |
| 10 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/10/2009 - 30/09/2010 |
| 11 | Director | Agrl Production Branch | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/2009 - 30/09/2009 |
| 12 | Director | Agrl Production Branch | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 06/04/2007 - 01/01/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jajpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/01/2006 - 06/04/2007 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jagatsinghpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/06/2005 - 06/01/2006 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Angul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2005 - 21/06/2005 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Angul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/09/2004 - 01/01/2005 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Koraput | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2001 - 09/09/2004 |
| 18 | Additional Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2000 - 01/04/2001 |
| 19 | Project Dir | Balangir | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2000 - 01/07/2000 |
| 20 | Sub Collector | Bhavani Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1998 - 01/01/2000 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 06/09/1996 - 01/08/1998 |
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) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | E-Governance: Opportunities and Challenges | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2012-2013 | Climate Change and State Preparedness: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 5 | 2017-2018 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 6 | 2019-2020 | Inner Engineering Leadership | 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 Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee belong to?
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1996, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee's age?
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee is 57 years old, born on 15 August 1969.
What is Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee's current posting?
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhubaneswar since 03 August 2022.
How many years has Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee held?
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee held in one role was 5y 8m as Director, International Crops Rsch Institue for Semi-arid Tropics New Delhi.
What is Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee's educational qualification?
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.P.A. Birmingham.
How was Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
