About Shri Puneet Kansal
Shri Puneet Kansal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Sikkim cadre. Shri Puneet Kansal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Puneet Kansal's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Puneet Kansal has held 21 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Steel New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Steel New Delhi.
Shri Puneet Kansal last served as Additional Secy, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi, until 26 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Puneet Kansal's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.E. IIT ROORKEE formerly University of Roorkee Roorkee; Finance from M.B.A. Amity University University College. The officer has completed 11 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. IIT ROORKEE formerly University of Roorkee Roorkee | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. Amity University University College | Finance | 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 | Additional Secy | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 10/08/2022 - 26/04/2025 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 28/02/2022 - 09/08/2022 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Steel New Delhi | Centre | Industries / Steel | 27/04/2018 - 27/02/2022 |
| 4 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Gangtok | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 05/01/2018 - 06/03/2018 |
| 5 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Gangtok | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 26/04/2016 - 05/01/2018 |
| 6 | Jt Secy | Information & Broadcasting | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 03/11/2014 - 22/04/2016 |
| 7 | Director | Power | Centre | Energy / Power | 07/07/2014 - 03/11/2014 |
| 8 | Pvt Secy | Mines | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 10/02/2011 - 07/07/2014 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 23/12/2010 - 10/02/2011 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary To Government | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Rural Health Mission Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 23/02/2009 - 23/12/2010 |
| 11 | OSD To Minister | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 21/06/2008 - 22/02/2009 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | Planning & Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 21/05/2007 - 21/06/2008 |
| 13 | Spl Secy | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 06/12/2006 - 18/05/2007 |
| 14 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 25/09/2006 - 27/11/2006 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Land Revenue Deptt Dehradun | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/05/2005 - 23/09/2006 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue Deptt Tehri Garhwal | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/06/2003 - 20/05/2005 |
| 17 | Director | Irrigation Deptt | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Rehabilitation | 16/06/2003 - 20/05/2005 |
| 18 | Additional Secy | Industries Deptt Uttaranchal | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Industries / Industries | 01/10/2001 - 15/06/2003 |
| 19 | Managing Director | Finance Deptt State Bank of Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 10/09/2001 - 15/09/2001 |
| 20 | District Dev Officer | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 22/01/2000 - 07/09/2001 |
| 21 | Additional District Magistrate | Land Revenue Deptt West Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 22/05/1999 - 22/01/2000 |
| 22 | S D M | Land Revenue Deptt Ravangla | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 14/08/1998 - 19/05/1999 |
| 23 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
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 |
| 2 | 2025 | 16th Round of Phase V of MCTP | 07/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
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 | 2007-2008 | Infrastructure Development and Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | IT Management & Governance | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 4 | 2010-2011 | WTO and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2014-2015 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | IAS OFFICERS PHASE IV | 1Mn 22Days | |
| 2 | 6-9 YEAR TRG. | |||
| 3 | DISASTER MGT. |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Puneet Kansal belong to?
Shri Puneet Kansal is an IAS officer of the Sikkim cadre, batch of 1996, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Puneet Kansal's age?
Shri Puneet Kansal is 55 years old, born on 13 October 1971.
What was Shri Puneet Kansal's last posting?
Shri Puneet Kansal last served as Additional Secy, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi until 26 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Puneet Kansal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Puneet Kansal has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Puneet Kansal held?
Shri Puneet Kansal has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Puneet Kansal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Puneet Kansal held in one role was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Steel New Delhi.
What is Shri Puneet Kansal's educational qualification?
Shri Puneet Kansal holds the following qualifications: B.E. IIT ROORKEE formerly University of Roorkee Roorkee, M.B.A. Amity University University College.
How was Shri Puneet Kansal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Puneet Kansal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
