About Shri Rajeev Kumar
Shri Rajeev Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Rajeev Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajeev Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Rajeev Kumar has held 17 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include On Compulsory Wait, Personnel & General Administration Personnel & AR; Secretary, Industries & Commerce Deptt Howrah; Secretary, Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y 2m as On Compulsory Wait, Personnel & General Administration Personnel & AR.
Shri Rajeev Kumar is currently serving as Additional Director General, Administative Trg Institue (ATI) West Bengal, a position held since 29 September 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Rajeev Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.E. Delhi Delhi College of Eng.; Statistics from Diploma Panjab University Chandigarh. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Delhi Delhi College of Eng. | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Diploma Panjab University Chandigarh | Statistics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Diploma Panjab Uni. Chandigarh PANJAB UNIVERSITY | Economics | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | P.G. Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment | Environmental Science | - | -- |
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 Director General | Administative Trg Institue (ATI) West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 29/09/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | On Compulsory Wait | Personnel & General Administration Personnel & AR | Cadre (AIS) | / | 10/08/2018 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Industries & Commerce Deptt Howrah | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 08/08/2014 - 09/08/2018 |
| 4 | Secretary | Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 06/08/2013 - 08/08/2014 |
| 5 | District Magistrate | Murshidabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/01/2012 - 06/08/2013 |
| 6 | District Magistrate | Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/08/2011 - 18/01/2012 |
| 7 | On Study Leave Abroad | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/08/2009 - 31/07/2011 |
| 8 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 09/07/2009 - 31/07/2009 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | Environment & Forests | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 14/11/2007 - 09/07/2009 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 18/05/2006 - 13/11/2007 |
| 11 | Under Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 07/06/2004 - 17/05/2006 |
| 12 | Additional District Magistrate | Jalpaiguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/03/2001 - 06/06/2004 |
| 13 | Additional District Magistrate | North Dinajpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 01/01/2001 - 05/03/2001 |
| 14 | S D O | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 08/08/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 15 | Executive Magistrate | Darjeeling | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 08/08/1999 |
| 16 | Assistant Magistrate | Midnapore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/03/1999 - 01/07/1999 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/1997 - 01/03/1999 |
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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JUNIOR LEVEL (6-9) YRS SERVICE |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajeev Kumar belong to?
Shri Rajeev Kumar is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 1997, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajeev Kumar's age?
Shri Rajeev Kumar is 57 years old, born on 05 August 1969.
What is Shri Rajeev Kumar's current posting?
Shri Rajeev Kumar is currently serving as Additional Director General, Administative Trg Institue (ATI) West Bengal since 29 September 2022.
How many years has Shri Rajeev Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajeev Kumar has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajeev Kumar held?
Shri Rajeev Kumar has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Rajeev Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajeev Kumar held in one role was 8y 2m as On Compulsory Wait, Personnel & General Administration Personnel & AR.
What is Shri Rajeev Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Rajeev Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.E. Delhi Delhi College of Eng., Diploma Panjab University Chandigarh, Diploma Panjab Uni. Chandigarh PANJAB UNIVERSITY, P.G. Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment.
How was Shri Rajeev Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajeev Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
