About Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena has held 23 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Punjab; Principal Secretary To Government, Freedom Fighters Deptt Government of Punjab Punjab; Secretary, Higher Education Deptt.. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Secretary, Higher Education Deptt..
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena last served as Principal Secretary, D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Punjab. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.; English Lit from Graduate. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | English Lit | 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 | Principal Secretary | D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 03/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Freedom Fighters Deptt Government of Punjab Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | / | 16/04/2022 - 13/10/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Higher Education Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 13/07/2018 - 15/04/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 11/05/2015 - 12/07/2018 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Division Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 20/03/2015 - 10/05/2015 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Division Ferozepur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2013 - 19/03/2015 |
| 7 | Spl Secy | PWD (Bridge & Roads) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 30/10/2009 - 01/01/2013 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 22/05/2007 - 30/10/2009 |
| 9 | Director | Social Security, Women Welfare & Child Dev Deptt Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 08/01/2007 - 22/05/2007 |
| 10 | Director | Welfare of SC, OBC & Religious Minorities Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 06/10/2006 - 08/01/2007 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Moga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/04/2006 - 05/10/2006 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 01/01/2006 - 05/04/2006 |
| 13 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 27/06/2005 - 01/01/2006 |
| 14 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Firozpur Division | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2002 - 26/06/2005 |
| 15 | Additional Secy | Roop Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2002 - 01/08/2002 |
| 16 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Roop Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 21/08/2001 - 01/04/2002 |
| 17 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/04/2001 - 21/08/2001 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/02/2001 - 01/04/2001 |
| 19 | S D M | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/02/2001 |
| 20 | S D M | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/2000 - 01/02/2001 |
| 21 | S D M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 01/09/2000 |
| 22 | Assistant Commissioner | Sangrur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1998 - 01/07/1999 |
| 23 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 01/09/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena belong to?
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1997, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena's age?
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena is 60 years old, born on 12 August 1966.
What was Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena's last posting?
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena last served as Principal Secretary, D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Punjab.
How many years has Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena served as an IAS officer?
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena held?
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena held in one role was 3y 9m as Secretary, Higher Education Deptt..
What is Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena's educational qualification?
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena recruited to the IAS?
Shri Veerendra Kumar Meena was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
