About Shri Gulshan Bamra
Shri Gulshan Bamra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Gulshan Bamra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Gulshan Bamra's domicile state on record is Jammu & Kashmir.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Gulshan Bamra has held 22 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Environment Deptt; Secretary, Finance Deptt; Commissioner, Urban Dev Deptt. The longest single tenure was 12y 4m as Assistant Collector, Jhabua.
Shri Gulshan Bamra is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Tribal Affairs department Madhya Pradesh, a position held since 13 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Gulshan Bamra's educational qualifications on record include Energy Studies from M.Tech.; Electrical Engg. from B.Tech.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.Tech. | Energy Studies | Ordinary | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Tech. | Electrical 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 | Tribal Affairs department Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 13/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Environment Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 10/11/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 11/06/2019 - 09/11/2022 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 14/05/2018 - 10/06/2019 |
| 5 | Divisional Commissioner | Shahdol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 29/11/2017 - 13/05/2018 |
| 6 | Commissioner & Dir | Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 10/03/2013 - 03/01/2017 |
| 7 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/02/2010 - 10/03/2013 |
| 8 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 02/07/2009 - 15/02/2010 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Balaghat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/08/2006 - 02/07/2009 |
| 10 | Project Dir | Environment Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 03/02/2006 - 29/07/2006 |
| 11 | Project Dir | Urban Admin & Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 03/02/2006 - 29/07/2006 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/01/2006 - 02/02/2006 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sehore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/09/2005 - 19/01/2006 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | Home Deptt Mandla | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 12/08/2005 - 07/09/2005 |
| 15 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 27/11/2004 - 08/08/2005 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 25/10/2004 - 26/11/2004 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rajgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2004 - 25/10/2004 |
| 18 | Executive Dir | Environment Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 04/02/2004 - 31/05/2004 |
| 19 | Executive Dir | Planning & Coordination | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 04/02/2004 - 31/05/2004 |
| 20 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 20/11/2003 - 31/05/2004 |
| 21 | Project Dir | Urban Admin & Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 20/11/2003 - 31/05/2004 |
| 22 | Project Dir | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 11/11/2002 - 13/01/2004 |
| 23 | Project Dir | Bhoj Wetland Project Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 11/11/2002 - 13/01/2004 |
| 24 | C E O | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Zila Panchayat Guna | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 17/07/2001 - 10/11/2002 |
| 25 | S D O | Khandwa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/01/2000 - 09/07/2001 |
| 26 | Assistant Collector | Jhabua | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/09/1997 - 04/01/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2014 | 23/06/2014 | 14/08/2014 |
| 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 | 2008-2009 | Project Appraisal and Management | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Gulshan Bamra belong to?
Shri Gulshan Bamra is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1997, with Jammu & Kashmir as the domicile state.
What is Shri Gulshan Bamra's age?
Shri Gulshan Bamra is 53 years old, born on 10 May 1973.
What is Shri Gulshan Bamra's current posting?
Shri Gulshan Bamra is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Tribal Affairs department Madhya Pradesh since 13 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Gulshan Bamra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gulshan Bamra has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gulshan Bamra held?
Shri Gulshan Bamra has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Gulshan Bamra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Gulshan Bamra held in one role was 12y 4m as Assistant Collector, Jhabua.
What is Shri Gulshan Bamra's educational qualification?
Shri Gulshan Bamra holds the following qualifications: M.Tech., B.Tech..
How was Shri Gulshan Bamra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gulshan Bamra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
