About Shri Ajay Chauhan
Shri Ajay Chauhan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Ajay Chauhan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajay Chauhan's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Ajay Chauhan has held 20 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Director, Urban Dev Auth; Commissioner, Cadre (AIS); Commissioner, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 15y 7m as District Magistrate, Bahraich.
Shri Ajay Chauhan is currently serving as Principal Secy, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Lucknow, a position held since 17 September 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Ajay Chauhan's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Electrical Engg. | - | -- |
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 Secy | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 17/09/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Urban Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 19/06/2018 - 16/09/2022 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 25/08/2017 - 18/06/2018 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 18/06/2014 - 24/08/2017 |
| 5 | Vice Chairman | Agra | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 10/02/2013 - 17/06/2014 |
| 6 | District Magistrate | Bahraich | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2011 - Till-Date |
| 7 | District Magistrate | Bahraich | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/11/2009 - 25/01/2011 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Backward Classes Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 12/10/2008 - 24/11/2009 |
| 9 | Additional Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Noida | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 17/08/2007 - 12/10/2008 |
| 10 | District Collector | Gautam Budh Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/04/2006 - 17/08/2007 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Pilibhit | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2005 - 28/04/2006 |
| 12 | N.A. | Jalaun | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/07/2004 - 19/07/2005 |
| 13 | District Magistrate | Ghazipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/07/2003 - 07/07/2004 |
| 14 | C E O | Bareilly | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/06/2002 - 23/07/2003 |
| 15 | Jt Magistrate | Moradabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/2001 - 01/06/2002 |
| 16 | Jt Magistrate | Kanpur Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/03/2001 - 01/09/2001 |
| 17 | N.A. | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 28/12/2000 - 01/03/2001 |
| 18 | Sub Collector | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/07/2000 - 27/12/2000 |
| 19 | District Collector | Tirunelveli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/02/2000 - 21/07/2000 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1998 - 01/02/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1998 Batch | 16/06/2007 | 08/08/2007 |
| 2 | 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 | 2005-2006 | 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 Ajay Chauhan belong to?
Shri Ajay Chauhan is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 1998, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajay Chauhan's age?
Shri Ajay Chauhan is 52 years old, born on 24 September 1973.
What is Shri Ajay Chauhan's current posting?
Shri Ajay Chauhan is currently serving as Principal Secy, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Lucknow since 17 September 2022.
How many years has Shri Ajay Chauhan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajay Chauhan has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajay Chauhan held?
Shri Ajay Chauhan has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Ajay Chauhan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajay Chauhan held in one role was 15y 7m as District Magistrate, Bahraich.
How was Shri Ajay Chauhan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajay Chauhan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
