About Shri Rahul Singh
Shri Rahul Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Rahul Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rahul Singh's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Rahul Singh has held 23 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Chairperson, Education Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi; Additional Secy, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Delhi; Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training India Presidency Sectt, G20 and BRICS New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Managing Director, Bihar.
Shri Rahul Singh last served as Chairperson, Education Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi, until 11 November 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Rahul Singh's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech.; Public Mgmt & Policy from POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT IIM Ahmedabad IIM Ahemdabad. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Computer Sc | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT IIM Ahmedabad IIM Ahemdabad | Public Mgmt & Policy | Awarded | -- |
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 | Chairperson | Education Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Education | 26/03/2024 - 11/11/2027 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 10/08/2022 - 26/03/2024 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training India Presidency Sectt, G20 and BRICS New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 12/11/2020 - 09/08/2022 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 24/11/2015 - 20/08/2020 |
| 5 | Secretary | Excise Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Registration | 24/02/2015 - 24/11/2015 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 07/11/2014 - 24/02/2015 |
| 7 | Project Dir | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 21/08/2012 - 06/11/2014 |
| 8 | Project Dir | State Edu Mission Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 08/06/2012 - 20/08/2012 |
| 9 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/02/2012 - 07/06/2012 |
| 10 | Transport Commissioner | Transport Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 10/03/2011 - 13/02/2012 |
| 11 | Director | Mid Day Meals & Schools Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 10/03/2011 - 13/02/2012 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/11/2009 - 10/03/2011 |
| 13 | District Magistrate | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/10/2009 - 06/11/2009 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 27/07/2009 - 05/10/2009 |
| 15 | Director & M D | Urban Dev Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 13/05/2009 - 05/10/2009 |
| 16 | On Training | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/04/2008 - 13/05/2009 |
| 17 | N.A. | Personnel & AR Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 15/03/2008 - 31/03/2009 |
| 18 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Madhubani | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/06/2006 - 15/03/2008 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | West Champaran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/07/2004 - 26/06/2006 |
| 20 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2003 - 30/06/2004 |
| 21 | Managing Director | Seeds Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Seeds | 01/06/2001 - 31/12/2002 |
| 22 | Jt Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 26/11/2000 - 31/12/2002 |
| 23 | S D O | West Singhbhum(Chaibassa) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2000 - 01/11/2000 |
| 24 | S D O | West Singhbhum(Chaibassa) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1998 - 01/09/2000 |
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 | IT Management and Governance | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rahul Singh belong to?
Shri Rahul Singh is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1996, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rahul Singh's age?
Shri Rahul Singh is 55 years old, born on 15 August 1971.
What was Shri Rahul Singh's last posting?
Shri Rahul Singh last served as Chairperson, Education Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi until 11 November 2027.
How many years has Shri Rahul Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rahul Singh has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rahul Singh held?
Shri Rahul Singh has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Rahul Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rahul Singh held in one role was 4y 9m as Managing Director, Bihar.
What is Shri Rahul Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Rahul Singh holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT IIM Ahmedabad IIM Ahemdabad.
How was Shri Rahul Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rahul Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
