About Dr. Ashok B
Dr. Ashok B is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Kerala cadre. Dr. Ashok B joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Ashok B's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 28 years of service, Dr. Ashok B has held 25 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Agriculture Kerala; Secretary, Cadre (AIS); Secretary, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 7m as Agril Production Commissioner & Principal. Secy, Kerala.
Dr. Ashok B is currently serving as Agril Production Commissioner & Principal. Secy, Kerala, a position held since 07 February 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Dr. Ashok B's educational qualifications on record include Veterinary Science and Animal husbandry from B.V.Sc. & A.H. Kerala Agricultural University; Freshwater and Coastal Sciences from M.Sc. University of Lodan. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.V.Sc. & A.H. Kerala Agricultural University | Veterinary Science and Animal husbandry | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. University of Lodan | Freshwater and Coastal Sciences | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. University of Turin | Peacekeeping Management Faculty of Political Scien | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | Ph. D. AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM UNIVERSITY | Media and Communication Studies | - | -- |
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 | Agril Production Commissioner & Principal. Secy | Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | / | 07/02/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Agriculture Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 14/07/2022 - 06/02/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 28/02/2019 - 13/07/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 22/11/2017 - 27/02/2019 |
| 5 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 22/11/2017 - 27/02/2019 |
| 6 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 27/04/2017 - 21/11/2017 |
| 7 | Secretary | Ayush Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | / | 08/06/2016 - 08/11/2016 |
| 8 | Secretary | General Administration Sainik Welfare Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2015 - 08/06/2016 |
| 9 | Vice Chancellor | Animal Husbandry Deptt Veterinary& Animal Sciences University | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 03/08/2012 - 01/01/2015 |
| 10 | Director | Commerce & Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 07/06/2012 - 03/08/2012 |
| 11 | Secretary | State Chalachitra Academy Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Films | 18/01/2012 - 03/08/2012 |
| 12 | Managing Director | Film Dev Corpn Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Films | 18/01/2012 - 03/08/2012 |
| 13 | Director | Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 24/11/2011 - 03/08/2012 |
| 14 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 27/10/2011 - 24/11/2011 |
| 15 | Vice Chancellor | Veterinary& Animal Sciences University Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 28/01/2011 - 21/10/2011 |
| 16 | Pvt Secy | Agriculture | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/01/2011 - 27/01/2011 |
| 17 | Pvt Secy | Agriculture Agriculture & Cooperation | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 05/08/2009 - 01/01/2011 |
| 18 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 01/01/2009 - 05/08/2009 |
| 19 | On Study Leave Abroad | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 14/05/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 20 | On Study Leave Abroad | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) | Centre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2008 - 14/05/2008 |
| 21 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 03/07/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 22 | District Collector | Pathanamthitta | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/03/2006 - 02/07/2006 |
| 23 | Director | Animal Husbandry & Dairying Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 21/05/2004 - 21/03/2006 |
| 24 | Project Dir | World Bank Project | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 05/04/2002 - 21/05/2004 |
| 25 | Sub Collector | Kollam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/03/2001 - 04/04/2002 |
| 26 | Assistant Collector | Kollam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/03/2001 |
| 27 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
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 | 2015 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2015 | 06/04/2015 | 22/05/2015 |
| 3 | 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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004 | TRG OF THE TRAINER | 5Days | |
| 2 | 2002 | COMPNY DIRECTS COURSE | 7Days | |
| 3 | 2001 | ELECTORAL MGT &ADMN | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Ashok B belong to?
Dr. Ashok B is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1998, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Ashok B's age?
Dr. Ashok B is 53 years old, born on 27 February 1973.
What is Dr. Ashok B's current posting?
Dr. Ashok B is currently serving as Agril Production Commissioner & Principal. Secy, Kerala since 07 February 2023.
How many years has Dr. Ashok B served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Ashok B has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Ashok B held?
Dr. Ashok B has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Dr. Ashok B's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Ashok B held in one role was 3y 7m as Agril Production Commissioner & Principal. Secy, Kerala.
What is Dr. Ashok B's educational qualification?
Dr. Ashok B holds the following qualifications: B.V.Sc. & A.H. Kerala Agricultural University, M.Sc. University of Lodan, M.A. University of Turin, Ph. D. AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM UNIVERSITY.
How was Dr. Ashok B recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Ashok B was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
