About Shri Sanjeev Kumar
Shri Sanjeev Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Sanjeev Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sanjeev Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Sanjeev Kumar has held 19 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Chairman, Environment & Forest Department Guj Pollution Control Bd (GPCB) Gujarat; Managing Director, Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Guj State Petroleum Corpn Ltd Gujarat; Chief Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Deptt Commercial Taxes Gujarat. The longest single tenure was 7y 2m as Managing Director, Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Guj State Petroleum Corpn Ltd Gujarat.
Shri Sanjeev Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Forests & Env Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar, a position held since 01 April 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Shri Sanjeev Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur IIT KHARAGPUR; public affairs from M.P.A. University of Minnesota Minnesota USA University of Minnesota. 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. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur IIT KHARAGPUR | Civil Engg | Grade 'A' | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.A. University of Minnesota Minnesota USA University of Minnesota | public affairs | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Forests & Env Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 01/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chairman | Environment & Forest Department Guj Pollution Control Bd (GPCB) Gujarat | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Environment & Forests / Pollution Control | 11/09/2020 - 31/03/2023 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Guj State Petroleum Corpn Ltd Gujarat | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Petroleum & Natural Gas / Petroleum & Natural Gas | 30/08/2019 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Chief Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt Commercial Taxes Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 31/07/2019 - 15/09/2019 |
| 5 | Secy To Govt. | General Administration Deptt. Planning Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 30/08/2017 - 12/12/2018 |
| 6 | Secy To Govt. | Finance Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 17/06/2017 - 30/08/2019 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Finance Deptt Bureau of Pub.Enterprises Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 01/09/2016 - 30/06/2019 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Bureau of Pub.Enterprises Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 29/09/2014 - 09/05/2016 |
| 9 | Secy (Expenditure) | Finance Deptt Sachivalaya Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 25/08/2014 - 13/06/2017 |
| 10 | Additional Secy To Govt. | Finance Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 04/01/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 11 | Additional Chief Electoral Officer | General Administration Deptt. O/o Chief Electoral Officer Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 19/06/2012 - 03/01/2013 |
| 12 | Additional Secy To Govt. | Budget Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 03/07/2011 - 19/06/2012 |
| 13 | District Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2011 - 03/07/2011 |
| 14 | District Collector | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/03/2008 - 31/12/2010 |
| 15 | District Collector | Kheda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/03/2007 - 24/03/2008 |
| 16 | District Dev Officer | Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Panchayat & Rural Dev Dahod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 24/03/2005 - 03/03/2007 |
| 17 | District Dev Officer | Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Panchayat & Rural Dev Dangs | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 22/04/2002 - 31/03/2005 |
| 18 | Assistant Collector | Gujarat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/10/2000 - 21/04/2002 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | South Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/06/1999 - 30/09/2000 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | JOINT CIVIL MILITARY TRG. PROGRAMME ON NATIONAL SECURITY | 7Mn 12Days | |
| 2 | 2004 | NITIE BOMBAY | 1Mn 1Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Sanjeev Kumar belong to?
Shri Sanjeev Kumar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 1998, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sanjeev Kumar's age?
Shri Sanjeev Kumar is 56 years old, born on 24 August 1970.
What is Shri Sanjeev Kumar's current posting?
Shri Sanjeev Kumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Forests & Env Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar since 01 April 2023.
How many years has Shri Sanjeev Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sanjeev Kumar has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sanjeev Kumar held?
Shri Sanjeev Kumar has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Sanjeev Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Sanjeev Kumar held in one role was 7y 2m as Managing Director, Energy & Petrochemicals Deptt Guj State Petroleum Corpn Ltd Gujarat.
What is Shri Sanjeev Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Sanjeev Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur IIT KHARAGPUR, M.P.A. University of Minnesota Minnesota USA University of Minnesota.
How was Shri Sanjeev Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sanjeev Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
