About Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Bihar cadre. Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 29 years of service, Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena has held 16 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Divisional Commissioner, General Admin Deptt Gaya; Additional Member, Board of Revenue Revenue; Principal Secretary To Government, (Minority) Welfare Deptt. Patna. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 2m as Dev Commissioner, Commerce & Industry Commerce Cochin Spl Eco Zone.
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena last served as Divisional Commissioner, General Admin Deptt Gaya, until 07 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from Graduate Kerala Agricultural University College of Agriculture; Agriculture from P.G. Kerala Agricultural University AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Kerala Agricultural University College of Agriculture | Agriculture | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Kerala Agricultural University AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE | Agriculture | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. Indian Agricultural Research Institure New Delhi Indian Agricultural Research Institute | Agriculture | Gold Medalist | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.B.L. National Law School of India University Bangalore National law School Bangalore | Banking and Financial Institutions | 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 | Divisional Commissioner | General Admin Deptt Gaya | Cadre (AIS) | / | 27/04/2025 - 07/05/2025 |
| 2 | Additional Member | Board of Revenue Revenue | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 29/01/2024 - 26/04/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | (Minority) Welfare Deptt. Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 04/01/2021 - 21/07/2023 |
| 4 | Divisional Commissioner | Purnea Div | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 18/02/2019 - 03/01/2021 |
| 5 | Divisional Commissioner | Koshi Div | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 02/04/2018 - 17/02/2019 |
| 6 | Dev Commissioner | Commerce & Industry Commerce Cochin Spl Eco Zone | Centre | Commerce / Export Promotion | 15/01/2013 - 31/03/2018 |
| 7 | Spl Secy | Agriculture Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 07/01/2013 - 14/01/2013 |
| 8 | Spl Secy | Agriculture Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/10/2011 - 06/01/2013 |
| 9 | District Magistrate | Nawadah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/04/2011 - 01/10/2011 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nawadah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/07/2010 - 07/04/2011 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bhojpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2008 - 04/07/2010 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 19/09/2005 - 15/03/2008 |
| 13 | Deputy Dev Officer | Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 02/02/2002 - 18/09/2005 |
| 14 | S D O | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/02/2002 |
| 15 | S D O | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1999 - 31/12/2000 |
| 16 | Assistant Magistrate | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/06/1998 - 01/08/1999 |
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 | 2009-2010 | Management of Natural Resources | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 2 | 2011-2012 | Managing Land Acquisition & Resettlement & Rehabilitation Issues for a Vibrant Economic Environment | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena belong to?
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1997, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena's age?
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena is 58 years old, born on 27 May 1968.
What was Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena's last posting?
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena last served as Divisional Commissioner, General Admin Deptt Gaya until 07 May 2025.
How many years has Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena served as an IAS officer?
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena held?
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena held in one role was 5y 2m as Dev Commissioner, Commerce & Industry Commerce Cochin Spl Eco Zone.
What is Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena's educational qualification?
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena holds the following qualifications: Graduate Kerala Agricultural University College of Agriculture, P.G. Kerala Agricultural University AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, Ph. D. Indian Agricultural Research Institure New Delhi Indian Agricultural Research Institute, M.B.L. National Law School of India University Bangalore National law School Bangalore.
How was Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena recruited to the IAS?
Dr.(Ms.) A N Safeena was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
