About Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar has held 31 recorded postings across 28 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Cadre (AIS); Principal Secy, Removal of Grievances Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh; Principal Secy, Agriculture Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh. The longest single tenure was 9y 3m as Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Faridkot.
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Elections Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat, a position held since 29 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Electrical Engg. | 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 | Principal Secy | Elections Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 29/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 26/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secy | Removal of Grievances Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 21/05/2023 - 26/05/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Agriculture Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 14/03/2023 - 21/05/2023 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Persons With Disabilities | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Disabled Welfare | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Secretary | Deptt. of Social Security, Dev of Women and Children Punjab Civil Secretariat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 11/07/2022 - 14/03/2023 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Ropar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 11/07/2022 - 14/03/2023 |
| 8 | Secretary | Labour Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 18/04/2022 - 11/07/2022 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Commissioner for persons with disabilities Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 28/07/2021 - 18/04/2022 |
| 10 | Secretary | Freedom fighters department Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 26/02/2021 - 18/04/2022 |
| 11 | Earned Leave W.E.F | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/12/2020 - 10/01/2021 |
| 12 | Divisional Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Ferozepur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 06/09/2017 - 22/02/2021 |
| 13 | Divisional Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 03/07/2017 - Till-Date |
| 14 | Divisional Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 03/07/2017 - 16/07/2018 |
| 15 | Secretary | Child rights commission | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 27/03/2017 - 30/06/2017 |
| 16 | Divisional Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/12/2016 - 27/03/2017 |
| 17 | Secretary | Child & Women Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 05/11/2014 - 26/12/2016 |
| 18 | Secretary | Child rights commission Mohali | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 05/11/2014 - 31/12/2016 |
| 19 | N.A. | Department of Personnel Personnel Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 02/06/2014 - 03/11/2014 |
| 20 | Director | Transport State Transport Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Pensioners Welfare | 23/10/2012 - 02/06/2014 |
| 21 | Spl Secy | Pensions & Public Grievances (PPG) Deptt Grievances & Pension Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Pensioners Welfare | 03/02/2009 - 22/10/2012 |
| 22 | Deputy Commissioner | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/03/2007 - 28/01/2009 |
| 23 | Additional Secy | Higher Edu & Languages Deptt Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 14/07/2006 - 12/03/2007 |
| 24 | Additional Secy | Local Govt Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 28/06/2005 - 13/07/2006 |
| 25 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 01/11/2002 - 22/06/2005 |
| 26 | N.A. | Department of Personnel Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/10/2002 - 31/10/2002 |
| 27 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Nawanshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/08/2002 - 10/10/2002 |
| 28 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ferozepur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 28/05/2002 - 06/08/2002 |
| 29 | S D M | Abohar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/08/2001 - 27/05/2002 |
| 30 | S D M | Jaito | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/09/2000 - 21/08/2001 |
| 31 | Assistant Commissioner | Sangrur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/1999 - 20/09/2000 |
| 32 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1998 - 22/03/1999 |
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 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2014 | 23/06/2014 | 14/08/2014 |
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 |
| 2 | 2010-2011 | Social :Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2017-2018 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
| 4 | 2023-2024 | Ethics in Public Services (Offline) | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | MID CARRIER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar belong to?
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1998, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar's age?
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar is 53 years old, born on 23 June 1973.
What is Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar's current posting?
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Elections Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat since 29 May 2023.
How many years has Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar held?
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar has held 31 distinct postings over their career, across 28 locations.
What is Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar held in one role was 9y 3m as Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Faridkot.
How was Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sumer Singh Gurjar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
