About Shri Krishan Kumar
Shri Krishan Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Krishan Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Krishan Kumar's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Krishan Kumar has held 24 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Secretary, School Edu Deptt; Secretary, Finance (Exp.) Department; On Leave, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 10m as Secretary, School Edu Deptt.
Shri Krishan Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Water Resources Deptt Government of Punjab Punjab, a position held since 16 April 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Krishan Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.E. Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak; Economics from M.A. Punjab University. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Punjab University | Economics | Pass | -- |
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 | Water Resources Deptt Government of Punjab Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 16/04/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | School Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 23/06/2017 - 15/04/2022 |
| 3 | Secretary | Finance (Exp.) Department | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 23/08/2016 - 22/06/2017 |
| 4 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 22/07/2016 - 16/08/2016 |
| 5 | Chairman | Commerce & Industry Agrl & Proc Food Products Exp Dev Auth (APEDA) | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 15/04/2015 - 21/07/2016 |
| 6 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/07/2011 - 15/04/2015 |
| 7 | Spl Secy | Health Deptt National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 14/02/2011 - 22/07/2011 |
| 8 | Spl Secy & D G | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 01/01/2010 - 13/02/2011 |
| 9 | Spl Secy & D G | School Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 05/11/2007 - 31/12/2009 |
| 10 | Chief Administrator | Dev Auth Mohali | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 02/04/2007 - 05/11/2007 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Nawanshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2006 - 02/04/2007 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Nawanshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/05/2005 - 01/01/2006 |
| 13 | Additional M D | Cooperation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 24/12/2003 - 12/05/2005 |
| 14 | Additional Commissioner | Excise & Taxation | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 01/02/2002 - 24/12/2003 |
| 15 | Additional Secy | Power Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/01/2002 - 01/02/2002 |
| 16 | Deputy Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/12/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 17 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Roop Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2001 - 01/12/2001 |
| 18 | Additional Secy | Power Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/06/2001 - 01/08/2001 |
| 19 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/03/2001 - 01/06/2001 |
| 20 | Jt Commissioner | Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2001 - 01/03/2001 |
| 21 | Jt Commissioner | Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/10/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 22 | S D M | Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 01/10/2000 |
| 23 | Assistant Commissioner | Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1998 - 01/07/1999 |
| 24 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
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) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2013-2014 | Financial Market Regulations | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Krishan Kumar belong to?
Shri Krishan Kumar is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1997, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Shri Krishan Kumar's age?
Shri Krishan Kumar is 57 years old, born on 25 February 1969.
What is Shri Krishan Kumar's current posting?
Shri Krishan Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Water Resources Deptt Government of Punjab Punjab since 16 April 2022.
How many years has Shri Krishan Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Krishan Kumar has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Krishan Kumar held?
Shri Krishan Kumar has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Krishan Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Krishan Kumar held in one role was 4y 10m as Secretary, School Edu Deptt.
What is Shri Krishan Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Krishan Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.E. Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, M.A. Punjab University.
How was Shri Krishan Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Krishan Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
