Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria has held 24 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Transport; Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Agri & Horticulture Deptt Government of Karnataka Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 9m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Revenue Bangalore, a position held since 01 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria's educational qualifications on record include Commerce from Graduate Delhi Unitversity Delhi Sri Venkateswara College; Advertising from PG Diploma Indian Institute of Mass Communication. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Delhi Unitversity Delhi Sri Venkateswara College | Commerce | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma Indian Institute of Mass Communication | Advertising | - | -- |
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 | Revenue Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 01/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Transport | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 14/07/2021 - 19/04/2022 |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 01/01/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 25/02/2019 - 13/07/2021 |
| 5 | Secretary | Agri & Horticulture Deptt Government of Karnataka Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 25/02/2019 - 20/06/2020 |
| 6 | Secretary To Government | Commerce & Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines & Minerals | 23/02/2017 - 24/02/2019 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines (Corporate Mgmt) | 15/11/2016 - 26/12/2016 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines (Corporate Mgmt) | 09/10/2014 - 06/09/2016 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Kar State Road Tpt Corpn (KSRTC) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 29/09/2014 - 23/02/2017 |
| 10 | PS To Minister | Railways Railway Bd | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 18/06/2013 - 14/09/2014 |
| 11 | Pvt Secy | Labour & Employment | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 12/03/2012 - 17/06/2013 |
| 12 | Managing Director | Water Supply & Drainage Bd Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 10/11/2011 - 11/03/2012 |
| 13 | On Compulsory Wait | Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 15/10/2011 - 09/11/2011 |
| 14 | Administrator | Har Urban Dev Auth (HUDA) Panchkula | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 10/02/2011 - 14/10/2011 |
| 15 | Chief Administrator | Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Bd Gurgaon | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 01/06/2009 - 09/02/2011 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Gurgaon | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2009 - 09/02/2011 |
| 17 | Director & Jt Secy | Human Resources Dev Primary Edu Haryana | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 07/04/2009 - 28/05/2009 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Panchkula | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/09/2007 - 07/04/2009 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Bd Panchkula | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Religious Endowment | 06/09/2007 - 07/04/2009 |
| 20 | Chief Administrator | Har Urban Dev Auth (HUDA) Panchkula | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 06/09/2007 - 07/04/2009 |
| 21 | Deputy Commissioner | Kaithal | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/06/2006 - 06/09/2007 |
| 22 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt Haryana | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Finance | 22/08/2005 - 28/06/2006 |
| 23 | Deputy Commissioner | Chickmagalur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/09/2004 - 16/08/2005 |
| 24 | C E O | Zila Parishad Belgaum | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 03/05/2003 - 26/09/2004 |
| 25 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 14/03/2000 - 02/05/2003 |
| 26 | Sr. Assistant Commissioner | Mangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/02/2000 - 13/03/2000 |
| 27 | Assistant Commissioner | Mangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/08/1998 - 15/02/2000 |
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 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | JR.LEVEL TRAINING | 13Days | |
| 2 | 2001 | MS OFFICE TRG. | 18Days | |
| 3 | 2000 | VALUE ADDED TAX POLICY & ADMN. | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria belong to?
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1996, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria's age?
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria is 57 years old, born on 08 September 1969.
What is Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria's current posting?
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Revenue Bangalore since 01 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria held?
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria held in one role was 5y 9m as Principal Secy, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria's educational qualification?
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria holds the following qualifications: Graduate Delhi Unitversity Delhi Sri Venkateswara College, PG Diploma Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
How was Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajender Kumar Kataria was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
