About Shri Pankaj Kumar
Shri Pankaj Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Pankaj Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Pankaj Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Pankaj Kumar has held 25 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Director, Vigilance & Trg Deptt; Principal Secretary To Government, Backward Classes Welfare; Divisional Commissioner, Tirhut Div. The longest single tenure was 5y 9m as Director, Vigilance & Trg Deptt.
Shri Pankaj Kumar is currently serving as Secy General, D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, Patna, a position held since 29 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Pankaj Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from Graduate; M.Tech.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. | N.A. | 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 | Secy General | D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 29/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Vigilance & Trg Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 11/01/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Backward Classes Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 31/12/2020 - 10/01/2021 |
| 4 | Divisional Commissioner | Tirhut Div | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 27/08/2019 - 10/01/2021 |
| 5 | Secretary | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 14/02/2017 - 26/08/2019 |
| 6 | Secretary | Road Construction Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 07/04/2016 - 13/02/2017 |
| 7 | Secretary | Dev & Planning Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 06/06/2014 - 06/04/2016 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Purnea Div Purnia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 11/01/2013 - 05/06/2014 |
| 9 | District Officer | Gopalganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 07/01/2013 - 11/01/2013 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Gopalganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/05/2011 - 07/01/2013 |
| 11 | Registrar | Co-op Societies | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 26/05/2011 - 31/05/2011 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | Agriculture Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 14/02/2011 - 31/05/2011 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Samastipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/01/2011 - 13/02/2011 |
| 14 | District Magistrate | Samastipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/07/2010 - 18/01/2011 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Madhubani | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2008 - 04/07/2010 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nawadah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/03/2006 - 15/03/2008 |
| 17 | Managing Director | Bih State Credit & Investment Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Financing | 25/05/2005 - 24/05/2006 |
| 18 | Director | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 15/04/2005 - 02/03/2006 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Purnia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/01/2003 - 15/04/2005 |
| 20 | Director | Education | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 09/05/2002 - 31/01/2003 |
| 21 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Saran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/10/2001 - 08/05/2002 |
| 22 | Deputy Commissioner | Gopalganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/12/2000 - 16/10/2001 |
| 23 | Under Secretary | Personnel & AR Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 30/11/2000 - 19/12/2000 |
| 24 | S D O | Palamu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/11/1999 - 30/11/2000 |
| 25 | S D O | Dhanbad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1999 - 01/11/1999 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Emerging Trends in Administrative Law | National Law School of India University | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Agriculture and Rural Development: Emerging Issues and Policy Response | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Project Analysis and Risk Analysis | ARUN JAITLEY National Institute of Financial Management | Faridabad | 1 |
| 5 | 2014-2015 | Developing Leadership Excellence Program | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Pankaj Kumar belong to?
Shri Pankaj Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1997, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Pankaj Kumar's current posting?
Shri Pankaj Kumar is currently serving as Secy General, D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, Patna since 29 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Pankaj Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Pankaj Kumar has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Pankaj Kumar held?
Shri Pankaj Kumar has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Shri Pankaj Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Pankaj Kumar held in one role was 5y 9m as Director, Vigilance & Trg Deptt.
What is Shri Pankaj Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Pankaj Kumar holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Tech..
How was Shri Pankaj Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Pankaj Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
