About Shri Mohammad Shahid
Shri Mohammad Shahid is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Mohammad Shahid joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Mohammad Shahid's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Mohammad Shahid has held 16 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Director General, Sardar Patel Institue of Public Admn Ahmedabad; Secretary, Cadre (AIS); Commissioner, Fisheries Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Mohammad Shahid is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Sachivalaya Gandhinagar, a position held since 10 October 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Mohammad Shahid's educational qualifications on record include History from Graduate; Arabic from Diploma. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Diploma | Arabic | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. | History | 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 To Government | D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 10/10/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director General | Sardar Patel Institue of Public Admn Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 01/04/2023 - 09/10/2024 |
| 3 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 16/09/2019 - 31/03/2023 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 20/09/2016 - 15/09/2019 |
| 5 | N.A. | Uttaranchal | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 14/07/2014 - 16/08/2016 |
| 6 | PS To Minister | Water Resources | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 13/12/2012 - 14/07/2014 |
| 7 | On Compulsory Wait | Agriculture Agricultural Research & Education | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Research & Education | 19/10/2012 - 28/10/2012 |
| 8 | Pvt Secy | Agriculture Agricultural Research & Education | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 13/07/2012 - 19/10/2012 |
| 9 | Pvt Secy | Agriculture Agricultural Research & Education | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 28/02/2011 - 13/07/2012 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Labour & Employment | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 17/08/2009 - 28/02/2011 |
| 11 | District Collector | Kheda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/03/2008 - 16/08/2009 |
| 12 | Director | SC Welfare Ganganagar | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 17/08/2007 - 24/03/2008 |
| 13 | District Collector | Amreli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2006 - 16/08/2007 |
| 14 | District Dev Officer | Amreli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 29/04/2003 - 24/01/2006 |
| 15 | Deputy Dev Officer | Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 18/04/2002 - 28/04/2003 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Panchmahals | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2000 - 17/04/2002 |
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 |
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 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Leadership, Innovation and Good Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Mohammad Shahid belong to?
Shri Mohammad Shahid is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1998, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Mohammad Shahid's age?
Shri Mohammad Shahid is 55 years old, born on 16 September 1971.
What is Shri Mohammad Shahid's current posting?
Shri Mohammad Shahid is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Social Justice & Empowerment Sachivalaya Gandhinagar since 10 October 2024.
How many years has Shri Mohammad Shahid served as an IAS officer?
Shri Mohammad Shahid has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Mohammad Shahid held?
Shri Mohammad Shahid has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Mohammad Shahid's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Mohammad Shahid held in one role was 3y 6m as Secretary, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Mohammad Shahid's educational qualification?
Shri Mohammad Shahid holds the following qualifications: Graduate, Diploma.
How was Shri Mohammad Shahid recruited to the IAS?
Shri Mohammad Shahid was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
