About Shri Devesh Kumar
Shri Devesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre. Shri Devesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Devesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Devesh Kumar has held 26 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Chief Election Officer, Cadre (AIS); Secy., Cadre (AIS); Managing Director, Power Dev Deptt Shimla. The longest single tenure was 7y 8m as Chief Election Officer, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Devesh Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Urban Dev Deptt Town & Country Planning Shimla, a position held since 01 January 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Devesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Chemical Engg from B.Tech.; Chemical Engg from M.Tech.. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Chemical Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. | Chemical Engg | 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 Secy | Urban Dev Deptt Town & Country Planning Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Election Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 18/02/2019 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secy. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 03/01/2018 - 17/02/2019 |
| 4 | Managing Director | Power Dev Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 26/04/2017 - 02/01/2018 |
| 5 | Divisional Commissioner | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 10/08/2015 - 29/04/2017 |
| 6 | Divisional Commissioner | Division Mandi (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/06/2015 - 25/04/2017 |
| 7 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 12/08/2014 - 01/06/2015 |
| 8 | Director | Revenue Deptt Revenue Trg Institue, Joginder Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 23/01/2014 - 11/08/2014 |
| 9 | Director | Revenue Deptt Revenue Trg Institue, Joginder Nagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 29/08/2011 - 23/01/2014 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Mandi (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/08/2011 - 20/08/2011 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Chamba | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2011 - 03/08/2011 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Chamba | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/06/2009 - 31/12/2010 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Electronics Dev Corpn Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 26/02/2009 - 08/06/2009 |
| 14 | Director | Information Tech Deptt Himachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 27/11/2008 - 26/02/2009 |
| 15 | Director | Town & Country Planning | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 27/11/2007 - 26/02/2009 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Bilaspur (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/10/2007 - 27/11/2008 |
| 17 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 08/06/2007 - 24/10/2007 |
| 18 | Spl Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 03/01/2006 - 08/06/2007 |
| 19 | Director | Treasury & Accounts Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 03/01/2006 - 08/06/2007 |
| 20 | Spl Secy | Bio-Technology Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 03/01/2006 - 08/06/2007 |
| 21 | Additional Secy | Bio-Technology Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 28/12/2005 - 03/01/2006 |
| 22 | Additional Secy | Treasury & Accounts Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 25/10/2005 - 28/12/2005 |
| 23 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 03/07/2005 - 24/10/2005 |
| 24 | Managing Director | Electronics Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 03/07/2005 - 24/10/2005 |
| 25 | Deputy Commissioner | Hamirpur (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2003 - 02/07/2005 |
| 26 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Mandi (HP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/09/2002 - 14/03/2003 |
| 27 | Additional Director | Industries & IT Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/01/2002 - 23/09/2002 |
| 28 | S D O | Kangra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 29 | Assistant Commissioner (UT) | Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2000 - 01/07/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2000,2001,1999 Batch | 16/06/2008 | 08/08/2008 |
| 2 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Community Mobilisation and Participatory Management | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Devesh Kumar belong to?
Shri Devesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, batch of 1998, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Devesh Kumar's age?
Shri Devesh Kumar is 52 years old, born on 01 July 1974.
What is Shri Devesh Kumar's current posting?
Shri Devesh Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Urban Dev Deptt Town & Country Planning Shimla since 01 January 2022.
How many years has Shri Devesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Devesh Kumar has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Devesh Kumar held?
Shri Devesh Kumar has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Devesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Devesh Kumar held in one role was 7y 8m as Chief Election Officer, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Devesh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Devesh Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., M.Tech..
How was Shri Devesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Devesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
