Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal has held 20 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Divisional Commissioner, Gonda; Divisional Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh; Secretary, industries. The longest single tenure was 6y 10m as Divisional Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh.
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal is currently serving as Principal Secy, Higher Education Deptt. Higher Edu Lucknow, a position held since 18 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.Tech.; Mech.engg. from M.Tech.. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. | Mech.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 Secy | Higher Education Deptt. Higher Edu Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 18/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Divisional Commissioner | Gonda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 06/01/2022 - 17/05/2023 |
| 3 | Divisional Commissioner | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 09/11/2019 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 22/03/2018 - 08/11/2019 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 07/06/2017 - 21/03/2018 |
| 6 | Divisional Commissioner | Saharanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 24/09/2015 - 06/06/2017 |
| 7 | Secretary | Irrigation | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 07/10/2014 - 23/09/2015 |
| 8 | Vice Chairman | Lucknow Dev Auth Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 20/10/2013 - 06/10/2014 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Faizabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/07/2009 - 19/10/2013 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Pilibhit | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/07/2008 - 03/07/2009 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Etawah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/12/2004 - 03/07/2009 |
| 12 | District Magistrate | Lalitpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/02/2004 - 09/12/2004 |
| 13 | District Magistrate | Maharajganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/2003 - 16/02/2004 |
| 14 | District Magistrate | Auraiya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/11/2002 - 01/05/2003 |
| 15 | Chief Dev Officer | Bahraich | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/09/2002 - 01/11/2002 |
| 16 | Chief Dev Officer | Rae Bareli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/06/2001 - 01/09/2002 |
| 17 | Jt Magistrate | Ghaziabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/11/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
| 18 | Jt Magistrate | Etah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/07/1999 - 27/11/2000 |
| 19 | Assistant Magistrate | Azamgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1998 - 31/07/1999 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1997 - 01/07/1998 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Changing Agriculture & Rural Development Policies | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2022-2023 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal belong to?
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 1997, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal's age?
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal is 53 years old, born on 18 November 1972.
What is Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal's current posting?
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal is currently serving as Principal Secy, Higher Education Deptt. Higher Edu Lucknow since 18 May 2023.
How many years has Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal held?
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal held in one role was 6y 10m as Divisional Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh.
What is Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal's educational qualification?
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., M.Tech..
How was Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Mahendra Prasad Agarwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
