About Shri Ashwini Kumar
Shri Ashwini Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Ashwini Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ashwini Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Ashwini Kumar has held 16 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Secretary/ CEO, Sports, Art, Culture & Youth Affairs; Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department Guj Infrastructure Dev Bd (GIDB) Gandhinagar; Secretary To Chief Minister, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 5y as Secretary To Chief Minister, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Ashwini Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Gandhinagar, a position held since 22 June 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Ashwini Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Chemical Engg from B.Tech. IIT, KANPUR. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT, KANPUR | Chemical Engg | 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 | Principal Secretary To Government | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 22/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 22/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary/ CEO | Sports, Art, Culture & Youth Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 02/11/2021 - 21/06/2023 |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer | Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department Guj Infrastructure Dev Bd (GIDB) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 15/09/2021 - 02/11/2021 |
| 5 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 21/09/2016 - 15/09/2021 |
| 6 | Secretary | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Housing & Nirmal Gujarat Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 04/11/2015 - 20/09/2016 |
| 7 | Housing Commissioner | Urban Development Guj Housing Bd (GHB) Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 23/10/2015 - 20/09/2016 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Urban Dev & Housing Dev Deptt Guj Urban Dev Co Ltd Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 02/06/2014 - 03/11/2015 |
| 9 | Chief Electoral Officer | Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 20/01/2014 - 01/06/2014 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Guj Urban Dev Co Ltd Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 06/05/2013 - 19/01/2014 |
| 11 | Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 14/07/2011 - 05/05/2013 |
| 12 | Chief Executive Officer | Tribal Dev Deptt Development Support Agency of Gujarat Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 19/11/2009 - 13/07/2011 |
| 13 | District Collector | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/09/2006 - 12/11/2009 |
| 14 | Municipal Commissioner | Jamnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 02/06/2005 - 29/09/2006 |
| 15 | District Dev Officer | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 19/04/2002 - 31/05/2005 |
| 16 | District Dev Officer | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 26/02/2001 - 18/04/2002 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1999 - 26/02/2001 |
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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2010-2011 | WTO and New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 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 | ICS BASIC & INTERMEDIA | |||
| 2 | ICS:ADVANCE LEVEL COURSE | |||
| 3 | ICS:INSTTL & ADAPTATION COURSE | |||
| 4 | IN SERVICE TRAINING | |||
| 5 | IN SERVICE TRAINING |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ashwini Kumar belong to?
Shri Ashwini Kumar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1997, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ashwini Kumar's age?
Shri Ashwini Kumar is 51 years old, born on 28 April 1975.
What is Shri Ashwini Kumar's current posting?
Shri Ashwini Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Gandhinagar since 22 June 2023.
How many years has Shri Ashwini Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ashwini Kumar has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ashwini Kumar held?
Shri Ashwini Kumar has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Ashwini Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ashwini Kumar held in one role was 5y as Secretary To Chief Minister, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Ashwini Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Ashwini Kumar holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT, KANPUR.
How was Shri Ashwini Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ashwini Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
