About Shri Sampath Kumar
Shri Sampath Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Sampath Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sampath Kumar's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Sampath Kumar has held 20 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include On Ex-India Leave, Cadre (AIS); Commissioner & Secy, Programme Implementation & Evaluation Meghalaya; Commissioner & Secy, Agriculture Meghalaya. The longest single tenure was 5y 9m as Principal Secretary, Community & Rural Dev Deptt Meghalaya.
Shri Sampath Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Community & Rural Dev Deptt Meghalaya, a position held since 04 January 2021. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Sampath Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electronics; Public Admn from M.P.A. Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts John F Kennedy School of Government. 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.E. | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.A. Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts John F Kennedy School of Government | Public Admn | 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 Secretary | Community & Rural Dev Deptt Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 04/01/2021 - Till-Date |
| 2 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 22/10/2018 - 26/10/2018 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | Programme Implementation & Evaluation Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 15/06/2017 - 21/10/2018 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Agriculture Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 15/07/2016 - 14/06/2017 |
| 5 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Rural Dev Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 20/01/2016 - 14/07/2016 |
| 6 | Deputy CEO | Water Authority Meghalaya | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Command Area Dev | 02/12/2015 - 19/01/2016 |
| 7 | Resident Commissioner | Meghalaya House Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/12/2014 - 01/12/2015 |
| 8 | Commissioner & Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 10/10/2014 - 22/12/2014 |
| 9 | Project Dir | Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 01/01/2013 - 10/10/2014 |
| 10 | Project Dir | Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2012 |
| 11 | Project Dir | Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 02/10/2007 - 01/01/2010 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/01/2006 - 01/10/2007 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/11/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
| 14 | Additional Secy | Education Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 06/10/2005 - 03/11/2005 |
| 15 | ADC To Governor | Krishna | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/07/2003 - 13/09/2005 |
| 16 | Project Dir | Government of Andhra Pradesh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 06/05/2002 - 06/07/2003 |
| 17 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/2001 - 06/05/2002 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/05/2001 |
| 19 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/10/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 20 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1999 - 01/10/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
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 | 2014-2015 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Sampath Kumar belong to?
Shri Sampath Kumar is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1997, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sampath Kumar's age?
Shri Sampath Kumar is 56 years old, born on 20 May 1970.
What is Shri Sampath Kumar's current posting?
Shri Sampath Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Community & Rural Dev Deptt Meghalaya since 04 January 2021.
How many years has Shri Sampath Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sampath Kumar has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sampath Kumar held?
Shri Sampath Kumar has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Sampath Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Sampath Kumar held in one role was 5y 9m as Principal Secretary, Community & Rural Dev Deptt Meghalaya.
What is Shri Sampath Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Sampath Kumar holds the following qualification: M.P.A. Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts John F Kennedy School of Government.
How was Shri Sampath Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sampath Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
