About Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal has held 23 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Cooperation Delhi; Principal Secretary, Finance Deptt Kerala; Deputy Director, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare All India Institue of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y as Joint Secretary, Shipping.
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal last served as Additional Secy, Cooperation Delhi, until 21 August 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal's educational qualifications on record include Operation Research; Mathematics from Graduate. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Operation Research | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Mathematics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. (USA) Duke University SANFORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | Intrnl Deve Policy | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Additional Secy | Cooperation Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 22/08/2024 - 21/08/2028 |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Finance Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 28/06/2023 - 21/08/2024 |
| 3 | Deputy Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare All India Institue of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Institutes | 19/11/2022 - 31/05/2023 |
| 4 | Deputy Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare All India Institue of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Institutes | 01/06/2022 - 19/11/2022 |
| 5 | Executive Dir | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) New Delhi | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 01/05/2020 - 01/06/2022 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Shipping | Centre | Transport / Shipping | 11/05/2015 - 30/04/2020 |
| 7 | Secretary | Finance | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 25/07/2014 - 08/05/2015 |
| 8 | On Study Tour | U S A | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/08/2013 - 08/07/2014 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 06/07/2012 - 31/07/2013 |
| 10 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 27/04/2012 - 05/07/2012 |
| 11 | DM And MD | Seraikela Kharaswan | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 28/09/2011 - 19/04/2012 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Adityapur Industrial Area Dev Seraikela Kharaswan | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/09/2011 - 19/04/2012 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Hazaribag | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/10/2010 - 26/09/2011 |
| 14 | Director & Spl Secy | Urban Admin & Dev Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 20/07/2010 - 04/10/2010 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | East Singhbhum | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/05/2008 - 13/07/2010 |
| 16 | Director | Social Welfare Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 02/04/2007 - 10/05/2008 |
| 17 | Additional Secy | Water Resources & Genereal Admin Dept | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / General Admin | 24/08/2005 - 22/03/2007 |
| 18 | District Collector | Pathanamthitta | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/2003 - 16/08/2005 |
| 19 | General Manager | Finance Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 03/11/2002 - 30/08/2003 |
| 20 | Managing Director | Bekal Resorts Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 17/10/2002 - 21/08/2003 |
| 21 | Additional Director General | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 16/07/2001 - 02/11/2002 |
| 22 | Sub Collector | Priyadarshini Tea Estate Mananthavady | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 13/07/2001 |
| 23 | Assistant Collector And MD | Priyadarshini Tea Estate Mananthavady | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 24 | Assistant Collector | Palai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/08/1999 - 09/06/2000 |
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 | 2025 | 16th Round of Phase V of MCTP | 07/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007-2008 | Negotiating Stretegies and Public Private Partnership | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 2 | 2023-2024 | Fiscal Policy: Management and Emerging issues (Offline) | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal belong to?
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1997, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal's age?
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal is 57 years old, born on 15 January 1969.
What was Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal's last posting?
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal last served as Additional Secy, Cooperation Delhi until 21 August 2028.
How many years has Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal held?
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal held in one role was 5y as Joint Secretary, Shipping.
What is Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal's educational qualification?
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal holds the following qualifications: Graduate, P.G. (USA) Duke University SANFORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY.
How was Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rabindra Kumar Agarwal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
