About Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh has held 18 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Sr. Adviser, Finance Economic Affairs Washington DC; Joint Secretary, Environment, Forest & Climate Change; Secy (Expenditure), D/o Finance, Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 2m as Principal Secretary To Government, Education.
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Education, a position held since 30 August 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.Tech. IIT Kanpur; International Dev from M.P.A. Harvard University. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Kanpur | Computer Sc | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.A. Harvard University | International Dev | - | -- |
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 | Education | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 30/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Sr. Adviser | Finance Economic Affairs Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | / | 31/08/2019 - 30/08/2022 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Environment, Forest & Climate Change | Centre | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 17/08/2017 - 21/08/2019 |
| 4 | Secy (Expenditure) | D/o Finance, Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 05/06/2015 - 03/08/2017 |
| 5 | Secretary | Revenue Deptt Bhoomi & Urban Property Ownership Records Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 07/10/2014 - 15/03/2017 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Energy Deptt Kar Power Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/05/2014 - 07/10/2014 |
| 7 | Pvt Secy | Science & Technology | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 29/10/2012 - 01/05/2014 |
| 8 | Pvt Secy | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/03/2011 - 29/10/2012 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | Urban Development | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 03/09/2010 - 01/03/2011 |
| 10 | Director | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 01/07/2010 - 03/09/2010 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 23/06/2009 - 30/06/2010 |
| 12 | On Study Leave Abroad | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 10/08/2007 - 23/06/2009 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Uttara Kannada | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/08/2004 - 09/08/2007 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Karwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/06/2004 - 01/01/2005 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Koppal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/01/2004 - 31/07/2004 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Shimoga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/06/2002 - 31/01/2004 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2000 - 26/06/2002 |
| 18 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/09/1996 - 01/01/2000 |
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 |
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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | PHASE IV MID CAREER TRG.PROG.FOR SR.IAS OFFICERS | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh belong to?
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1996.
What is Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh's age?
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh is 53 years old, born on 28 July 1973.
What is Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh's current posting?
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Education since 30 August 2022.
How many years has Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh held?
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh held in one role was 4y 2m as Principal Secretary To Government, Education.
What is Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT Kanpur, M.P.A. Harvard University.
How was Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ritesh Kumar Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
