About Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 28 years of service, Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist has held 22 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt., Fisheries & Animal Resources Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar; Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt., Science & Technology Bhubaneswar; Officer On Special Duty (OSD), General Admin Deptt Bhubaneswar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 6m as Managing Director, Orissa State Civil Supplies Corpn (OSCSC).
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Fisheries & Animal Resources Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar, a position held since 01 January 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist's educational qualifications on record include Sociology from Graduate; Journalism from PG Diploma. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Sociology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma | Journalism | Ordinary | -- |
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 | Fisheries & Animal Resources Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Fisheries & Animal Resources Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 15/09/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
| 3 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Science & Technology Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 01/08/2022 - 14/09/2022 |
| 4 | Officer On Special Duty (OSD) | General Admin Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | / | 04/01/2022 - 31/07/2022 |
| 5 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 28/06/2021 - 03/01/2022 |
| 6 | Special Secretary To Govt. | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 16/02/2020 - 27/06/2021 |
| 7 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 16/12/2019 - 15/02/2020 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 01/09/2016 - 15/12/2019 |
| 9 | PS To Minister | Tribal Affairs | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 26/09/2014 - 31/08/2016 |
| 10 | RDC | Central Division Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/09/2014 - 25/09/2014 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Orissa State Civil Supplies Corpn (OSCSC) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 01/01/2014 - 12/09/2014 |
| 12 | Managing Director | Orissa State Warehousing Corpn Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food Storage | 07/06/2010 - 31/12/2013 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Orissa State Civil Supplies Corpn (OSCSC) | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 04/07/2009 - 31/12/2013 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Mayurbhanj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/04/2007 - 04/07/2009 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Angul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2007 - 06/04/2007 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Angul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2005 - 01/01/2007 |
| 17 | Managing Director | Orissa State Civil Supplies Corpn (OSCSC) Sundargarh | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 24/09/2004 - 27/06/2005 |
| 18 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sundargarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2003 - 01/07/2005 |
| 19 | Sub Collector | Baliguda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2002 - 20/07/2003 |
| 20 | Sub Collector | Baliguda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2001 - 01/01/2002 |
| 21 | Sub Collector | Balangir | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/08/2000 - 01/08/2001 |
| 22 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1998 - 18/08/2000 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012-2013 | Fiscal Policy and Macro Economic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist belong to?
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1998, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist's age?
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist is 53 years old, born on 11 December 1972.
What is Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist's current posting?
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Fisheries & Animal Resources Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar since 01 January 2023.
How many years has Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist served as an IAS officer?
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist held?
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist held in one role was 4y 6m as Managing Director, Orissa State Civil Supplies Corpn (OSCSC).
What is Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist's educational qualification?
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist holds the following qualifications: Graduate, PG Diploma.
How was Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist recruited to the IAS?
Shri Suresh Kumar Vashist was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
