About Shri Narmdeshwar Lal
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Narmdeshwar Lal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Narmdeshwar Lal's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Narmdeshwar Lal has held 25 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Secy General, Water Resources Patna; Principal Secretary, Surgarcane Industries Department Patna; Secretary, Surgarcane Industries Department Patna. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Principal Secretary, Surgarcane Industries Department Patna.
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal last served as Secy General, Water Resources Patna, until 13 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal's educational qualifications on record include Petroleum Engg from B.Tech. IIT(ISM), Dhanbad; Public Policy from Certificate Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship & Pub Affairs. The officer has completed 12 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT(ISM), Dhanbad | Petroleum Engg | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Certificate Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship & Pub Affairs | Public Policy | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma I I M Bangalore | Public Policy | - | -- |
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 | Secy General | Water Resources Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 30/04/2025 - 13/06/2025 |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Surgarcane Industries Department Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Surgarcane Industries Department Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Sugar Industry | 29/04/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | Agri & Animal Husbandry Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 16/09/2021 - 28/04/2022 |
| 5 | Secretary | Industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 29/08/2019 - 16/09/2021 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/02/2019 - 02/09/2019 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/05/2018 - 20/02/2019 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Saran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/07/2016 - 21/02/2019 |
| 9 | Secretary | Agri & Cooperation Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 23/02/2016 - 08/07/2016 |
| 10 | Secretary | Animal Husbandry Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 25/02/2015 - 23/02/2016 |
| 11 | Secretary | Building Construction Coprn Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 07/01/2015 - 25/02/2015 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/10/2014 - 25/02/2015 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2014 - 13/10/2014 |
| 14 | Project Dir | Relief & Rehabilitation Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Relief & Rehabilitation | 30/01/2013 - 20/01/2014 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Darbhanga | Cadre (AIS) | / | 14/06/2012 - 13/01/2013 |
| 16 | District Collector | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/11/2011 - 11/01/2013 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/02/2011 - 13/06/2012 |
| 18 | District Collector And District Magistrate | East Champaran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/03/2008 - 12/02/2011 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Saharsa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/08/2007 - 17/03/2008 |
| 20 | On Training - India | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 29/05/2006 - 31/05/2007 |
| 21 | Secretary | Bd of Revenue | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 19/04/2005 - 25/05/2006 |
| 22 | Controller Of Examinations | Bih Combined Entrance Competitive Exam Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 19/04/2005 - 25/05/2006 |
| 23 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Samastipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/10/2002 - 16/04/2005 |
| 24 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 02/02/2002 - 16/10/2002 |
| 25 | S D O | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/11/2000 - 02/02/2002 |
| 26 | Assistant Collector | Dhanbad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/07/1999 - 28/11/2000 |
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 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
| 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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Management of Natural Resources | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Public Private Partnership | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
| 4 | 2012-2013 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 5 | 2013-2014 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
| 6 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | PGPPM, IIM BANGALORE | 1Yr 3Days | |
| 2 | 2005 | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP | 12Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Narmdeshwar Lal belong to?
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1998, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Narmdeshwar Lal's age?
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal is 56 years old, born on 09 January 1970.
What was Shri Narmdeshwar Lal's last posting?
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal last served as Secy General, Water Resources Patna until 13 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Narmdeshwar Lal served as an IAS officer?
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Narmdeshwar Lal held?
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Narmdeshwar Lal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Narmdeshwar Lal held in one role was 3y 9m as Principal Secretary, Surgarcane Industries Department Patna.
What is Shri Narmdeshwar Lal's educational qualification?
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT(ISM), Dhanbad, Certificate Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship & Pub Affairs, PG Diploma I I M Bangalore.
How was Shri Narmdeshwar Lal recruited to the IAS?
Shri Narmdeshwar Lal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
