About Shri Vipin Kumar
Shri Vipin Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Vipin Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vipin Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Vipin Kumar has held 18 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Chairman, Civil Aviation Airports Authority of India (AAI) New Delhi; Additional Secy, Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as Resident Commissioner, General Admin Deptt Delhi.
Shri Vipin Kumar last served as Chairman, Civil Aviation Airports Authority of India (AAI) New Delhi, until 11 June 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Vipin Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Physics from Graduate Meerut University Meerut Uttar Pradesh; Electronics and Communication from B.E. Rajasthan University MREC Jaipur now MNIT Jaipur. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Meerut University Meerut Uttar Pradesh | Physics | Gold Medalist | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.E. Rajasthan University MREC Jaipur now MNIT Jaipur | Electronics and Communication | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Chairman | Civil Aviation Airports Authority of India (AAI) New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Transport | 26/10/2024 - 11/06/2026 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 12/06/2023 - 26/10/2024 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Education School Edu & Literacy New Delhi | Centre | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 25/06/2020 - 11/06/2023 |
| 4 | Resident Commissioner | General Admin Deptt Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Project Appraisal and Risk Management / | 15/12/2014 - 28/05/2020 |
| 5 | Resident Commissioner | General Administration Deptt. Bihar Bhavan Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 05/12/2014 - 17/03/2020 |
| 6 | Additional Resident Commissioner | General Administration Deptt. Bihar Bhavan New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 01/08/2012 - 04/12/2014 |
| 7 | Chairman | PWD (Bridge & Roads) Bridge Construction Corpn Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 10/02/2011 - 31/07/2012 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jamui | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/07/2010 - 10/02/2011 |
| 9 | Director | Human Resources Dev Mid Day Meals & Schools | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 06/11/2009 - 04/07/2010 |
| 10 | Mission Director | Administrative Reforms Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 05/10/2009 - 10/11/2009 |
| 11 | Director | Mid Day Meals & Schools | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 05/10/2009 - 06/11/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2008 - 05/10/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/04/2005 - 15/03/2008 |
| 14 | Jt Secy | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Urban Dev & Urban Housing Patna | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/11/2001 - 04/11/2002 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Supaul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/12/2000 - 01/10/2001 |
| 16 | Jt Secy | Personnel & AR Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 01/11/2000 - 01/12/2000 |
| 17 | S D O | Begusarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/2000 - 01/11/2000 |
| 18 | S D O | Begusarai | 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 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 30/04/2012 | 22/06/2012 |
| 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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | 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 |
| 3 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2014-2015 | Public Procurement | CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2018-2019 | Cyber Crime and Cyber Security | Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar | 1 |
| 6 | 2021-2022 | The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution (Offline) | Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | MCT PHASE IV | 3Mn |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vipin Kumar belong to?
Shri Vipin Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1996, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vipin Kumar's age?
Shri Vipin Kumar is 57 years old, born on 27 July 1969.
What was Shri Vipin Kumar's last posting?
Shri Vipin Kumar last served as Chairman, Civil Aviation Airports Authority of India (AAI) New Delhi until 11 June 2026.
How many years has Shri Vipin Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vipin Kumar has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vipin Kumar held?
Shri Vipin Kumar has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Vipin Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vipin Kumar held in one role was 5y 5m as Resident Commissioner, General Admin Deptt Delhi.
What is Shri Vipin Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Vipin Kumar holds the following qualifications: Graduate Meerut University Meerut Uttar Pradesh, B.E. Rajasthan University MREC Jaipur now MNIT Jaipur.
How was Shri Vipin Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vipin Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
