About Shri Mukesh Kumar
Shri Mukesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Mukesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Mukesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Mukesh Kumar has held 14 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar; Vice Chairman & C E O, Ports Department Guj Maritime Bd Gandhinagar; Municipal Commissioner, D/o Urban Development, Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Principal Secretary To Government, Higher Edu. Gandhinagar.
Shri Mukesh Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Higher Edu. Gandhinagar, a position held since 03 April 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri Mukesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech.. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Electrical Engg. | 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 | Higher Edu. Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 03/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Colonization | 29/12/2021 - 02/04/2023 |
| 3 | Vice Chairman & C E O | Ports Department Guj Maritime Bd Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Ports | 20/07/2018 - 28/12/2021 |
| 4 | Municipal Commissioner | D/o Urban Development, Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 23/06/2016 - 19/07/2018 |
| 5 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 22/06/2016 - 19/07/2018 |
| 6 | State Project Dir | Elementary Edu Deptt Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 09/05/2013 - 22/06/2016 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Industries Deptt Industrial Extention Bureau (INDEXTB) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 26/05/2010 - 08/05/2013 |
| 8 | On Study Leave Abroad | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 20/08/2009 - 26/05/2010 |
| 9 | State Project Dir | Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 11/02/2009 - 29/12/2009 |
| 10 | Jt Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 03/03/2007 - 11/02/2009 |
| 11 | Municipal Commissioner | Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 09/12/2003 - 03/03/2007 |
| 12 | Municipal Commissioner | Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 19/04/2002 - 08/12/2003 |
| 13 | District Collector | Dangs | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/02/2000 - 18/04/2002 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1998 - 07/02/2000 |
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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | World Trade Organisation and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Project Appraisal and Management | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Mukesh Kumar belong to?
Shri Mukesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1996, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Mukesh Kumar's age?
Shri Mukesh Kumar is 56 years old, born on 08 July 1970.
What is Shri Mukesh Kumar's current posting?
Shri Mukesh Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Higher Edu. Gandhinagar since 03 April 2023.
How many years has Shri Mukesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Mukesh Kumar has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Mukesh Kumar held?
Shri Mukesh Kumar has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Mukesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Mukesh Kumar held in one role was 3y 6m as Principal Secretary To Government, Higher Edu. Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Mukesh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Mukesh Kumar holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Mukesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Mukesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
