About Shri Rahul Sharma
Shri Rahul Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Rahul Sharma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rahul Sharma's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Rahul Sharma has held 27 recorded postings across 26 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi; Joint Secretary, AYUSH New Delhi; Secretary, Finance & Planning Deptt Planning Ranchi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 15y as Secretary, Finance & Planning Deptt Planning Ranchi.
Shri Rahul Sharma last served as Additional Secy, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi, until 26 October 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Rahul Sharma's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech. IIT KANPUR.; Building Sc from M.Tech. IIT DELHI. 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.Tech. IIT KANPUR. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IIT DELHI | Building Sc | 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 | Additional Secy | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 06/11/2023 - 26/10/2027 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | AYUSH New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 27/10/2022 - 06/11/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | D/o Finance and Planning, | Cadre (AIS) | / | 09/04/2021 - 01/10/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | Finance & Planning Deptt Planning Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Formulation | 09/04/2021 - 05/04/2006 |
| 5 | Secretary | Human Resources Dev Deptt Primary & Secondary Education Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 15/05/2020 - 08/04/2021 |
| 6 | Secretary | Education Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/05/2020 - 09/04/2021 |
| 7 | Commercial Tax Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Commercial Taxes Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 24/07/2018 - 05/11/2018 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/07/2018 - 01/11/2018 |
| 9 | Secretary | Excise & Prohibition Deptt Excise Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 12/02/2018 - 14/05/2020 |
| 10 | Secretary | Excise & Prohibition Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/02/2018 - 01/05/2020 |
| 11 | Secretary | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/09/2016 - 01/02/2018 |
| 12 | Secretary | Youth Affairs, Tourism & Culture Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 19/09/2016 - 11/02/2018 |
| 13 | Secretary | Labour, Emp & Trg Deptt Labour & Emp Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 28/02/2014 - 18/07/2015 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development MGNREGS Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 23/12/2013 - 27/02/2014 |
| 15 | Administrator | D/o Water Resources Swarn Rekha Project Jamshedpur | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 02/07/2012 - 22/12/2013 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Revenue & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Gumla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 17/02/2009 - 01/07/2012 |
| 17 | Director (Industries) | Industries Deptt Industries Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 11/11/2008 - 16/02/2009 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Revenue & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Godda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 23/06/2008 - 10/11/2008 |
| 19 | Director | Information Tech Deptt Info Tech Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 03/03/2008 - 22/06/2008 |
| 20 | Secretary | Energy Deptt State Electricity Bd Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 09/05/2007 - 29/02/2008 |
| 21 | Director | Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Deptt. Sports, Art, Culture & Youth Affairs Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 10/06/2006 - 08/05/2007 |
| 22 | Secretary | Energy Deptt State Electricity Bd Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 28/07/2005 - 08/05/2007 |
| 23 | Administrator | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Ranchi Municipal Corpn Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 26/07/2005 - 27/07/2005 |
| 24 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Revenue & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Koderma | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 18/05/2004 - 25/07/2005 |
| 25 | Director & Jt Secy | Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 21/08/2002 - 20/09/2002 |
| 26 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2002 - 06/08/2002 |
| 27 | S D O | Personnel, Administrative Reforms & Rajbhasha Deptt. Latehar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/12/2000 - 20/08/2002 |
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 | 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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rahul Sharma belong to?
Shri Rahul Sharma is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 1998, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rahul Sharma's age?
Shri Rahul Sharma is 54 years old, born on 31 January 1972.
What was Shri Rahul Sharma's last posting?
Shri Rahul Sharma last served as Additional Secy, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi until 26 October 2027.
How many years has Shri Rahul Sharma served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rahul Sharma has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rahul Sharma held?
Shri Rahul Sharma has held 27 distinct postings over their career, across 26 locations.
What is Shri Rahul Sharma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rahul Sharma held in one role was 15y as Secretary, Finance & Planning Deptt Planning Ranchi.
What is Shri Rahul Sharma's educational qualification?
Shri Rahul Sharma holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT KANPUR., M.Tech. IIT DELHI.
How was Shri Rahul Sharma recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rahul Sharma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
