Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has held 27 recorded postings across 24 locations. Past roles include Director General, Civil Aviation Dte Gen Civil Aviation New Delhi; Additional Secy, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi; Principal Secy, Bhopal. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y as Consul General, External Affairs Consulate Genl. of India Jeddah.
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai last served as Director General, Civil Aviation Dte Gen Civil Aviation New Delhi, until 19 April 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai's educational qualifications on record include History from Graduate Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Arts Faculty. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Arts Faculty | History | Gold Medalist | -- |
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 | Director General | Civil Aviation Dte Gen Civil Aviation New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Civil Aviation | 03/01/2025 - 19/04/2027 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 20/04/2023 - 06/01/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Disabled Welfare | 27/03/2023 - 20/04/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Transport Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 02/12/2022 - 18/04/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 11/08/2020 - 12/04/2022 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government | Public Health & Family Welfare Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 11/05/2020 - 10/08/2020 |
| 7 | MD And Principal Secretary | Tourism Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Eco-Tourism | 31/01/2020 - 10/05/2020 |
| 8 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Tourism Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 15/07/2019 - 30/01/2020 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Agri Mktg Deptt Agriculture Marketing Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 30/08/2017 - 06/07/2019 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 15/01/2016 - 12/06/2017 |
| 11 | Managing Director | National Rural Health Mission Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 31/05/2014 - 14/01/2016 |
| 12 | Consul General | External Affairs Consulate Genl. of India Jeddah | Centre (Foreign Posting) | External Affairs / External Affairs | 23/04/2011 - 14/04/2014 |
| 13 | Director | President's Sectt | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 07/07/2010 - 04/04/2011 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | President's Sectt | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 03/08/2007 - 07/07/2010 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Indl Dev Deptt Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 15/06/2007 - 31/07/2007 |
| 16 | District Collector | Hoshangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/05/2005 - 07/06/2007 |
| 17 | District Collector | Rewa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2005 - 06/05/2005 |
| 18 | District Collector | Rewa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/10/2004 - 31/12/2004 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | Housing & Env Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Planning | 02/08/2004 - 21/10/2004 |
| 20 | Additional Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 12/07/2004 - 21/10/2004 |
| 21 | District Collector | Seoni | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/01/2004 - 21/07/2004 |
| 22 | Additional Collector & CEO | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/09/2003 - 08/01/2004 |
| 23 | Project Dir | Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 30/09/2002 - 30/08/2003 |
| 24 | Deputy Secretary | Tribal Welfare Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/09/2002 - 30/09/2002 |
| 25 | C E O | Jhabua | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 25/10/2001 - 01/09/2002 |
| 26 | C E O | Ratlam | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 22/06/2000 - 23/10/2001 |
| 27 | Sub Divisional Officer | Revenue Shajapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/08/1998 - 20/06/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2016 for IAS officers | 27/06/2016 | 22/07/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | WTO & New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Developing a Culture of Innovation for Excellence in Public Services | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai belong to?
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1996, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai's age?
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai is 53 years old, born on 29 November 1972.
What was Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai's last posting?
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai last served as Director General, Civil Aviation Dte Gen Civil Aviation New Delhi until 19 April 2027.
How many years has Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai served as an IAS officer?
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai held?
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has held 27 distinct postings over their career, across 24 locations.
What is Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai held in one role was 3y as Consul General, External Affairs Consulate Genl. of India Jeddah.
What is Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai's educational qualification?
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai holds the following qualification: Graduate Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Arts Faculty.
How was Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai recruited to the IAS?
Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.