About Shri Rohit Kumar
Shri Rohit Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Rajasthan cadre. Shri Rohit Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rohit Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Rohit Kumar has held 23 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog New Delhi; Additional Secy, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 8m as Joint Secretary, Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi.
Shri Rohit Kumar last served as Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog New Delhi, until 24 September 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Rohit Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Mathematics from Graduate; Mathematics. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Mathematics | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Mathematics | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Delhi Unitversity Delhi St. Stephens College | Mathematics | Second | -- |
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 Secretary | NITI Aayog New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 11/07/2025 - 24/09/2026 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 19/11/2022 - 10/07/2025 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 17/05/2022 - 19/11/2022 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi | Centre | Rural Development / Rural Development | 25/09/2018 - 17/05/2022 |
| 5 | Secretary | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 09/05/2018 - 24/09/2018 |
| 6 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 08/05/2017 - 07/03/2018 |
| 7 | Secretary | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 21/11/2014 - 20/11/2017 |
| 8 | N.A. | Rajasthan | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 11/11/2014 - 22/11/2017 |
| 9 | Director | Road Transport & Highways | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 20/04/2012 - 10/11/2014 |
| 10 | Director | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/2011 - 20/04/2012 |
| 11 | Deputy Secretary | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre | Rural Development / Rural Development | 11/11/2009 - 30/06/2011 |
| 12 | State Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 13/09/2009 - 11/11/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nagaur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/12/2008 - 13/09/2009 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/10/2006 - 29/12/2008 |
| 15 | Additional Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Rajasthan | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 08/06/2004 - 27/10/2006 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jhalawar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2004 - 07/06/2004 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Rajsamand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/10/2002 - 25/01/2004 |
| 18 | Secretary | Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/05/2002 - 01/10/2002 |
| 19 | Additional Collector | Rajsamand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/04/2001 - 01/05/2002 |
| 20 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/06/2000 - 09/04/2001 |
| 21 | S D O | Ganganagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 03/06/2000 |
| 22 | Assistant Collector | Alwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 10/07/1998 - 01/07/1999 |
| 23 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/1997 - 10/07/1998 |
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 | 2010-2011 | Agriculture and Rural Development: Emerging Issues and Policy Response | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | IV PHASE MID CAREERTRG | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rohit Kumar belong to?
Shri Rohit Kumar is an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, batch of 1997, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rohit Kumar's age?
Shri Rohit Kumar is 57 years old, born on 01 March 1969.
What was Shri Rohit Kumar's last posting?
Shri Rohit Kumar last served as Additional Secretary, NITI Aayog New Delhi until 24 September 2026.
How many years has Shri Rohit Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rohit Kumar has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rohit Kumar held?
Shri Rohit Kumar has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Rohit Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rohit Kumar held in one role was 3y 8m as Joint Secretary, Rural Dev Rural Development New Delhi.
What is Shri Rohit Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Rohit Kumar holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.A. Delhi Unitversity Delhi St. Stephens College.
How was Shri Rohit Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rohit Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
