About Shri Arun Kumar Sinha
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Manipur cadre. Shri Arun Kumar Sinha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Arun Kumar Sinha's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Arun Kumar Sinha has held 22 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce Footwear Design & Dev Institue (FDDI) Noida; Commissioner, Command Area Dev Deptt Imphal; On Study Leave, London (UK). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 2m as Managing Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce Footwear Design & Dev Institue (FDDI) Noida.
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries Deptt Manipur, a position held since 01 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha's educational qualifications on record include Chemical Engg from B.Tech.; Public Policy & Mgmt from M.P.A. London London School of Economics and Political Science. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Chemical Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.A. London London School of Economics and Political Science | Public Policy & Mgmt | 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 Secretary | Commerce & Industries Deptt Manipur | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Commerce & Industry Commerce Footwear Design & Dev Institue (FDDI) Noida | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 12/07/2017 - 18/09/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Command Area Dev Deptt Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 25/09/2015 - 03/02/2016 |
| 4 | On Study Leave | London (UK) | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 25/09/2013 - 24/09/2015 |
| 5 | Secretary | Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 02/04/2013 - 24/09/2013 |
| 6 | Spl Secy | Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 01/06/2012 - 02/04/2013 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Sahibganj | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 02/04/2011 - 31/05/2012 |
| 8 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Ranchi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 02/08/2010 - 02/04/2011 |
| 9 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Ranchi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Excise | 08/02/2010 - 05/06/2010 |
| 10 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Dhanbad | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 17/09/2009 - 08/02/2010 |
| 11 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Ramgarh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 12/09/2007 - 16/09/2009 |
| 12 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Ranchi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 06/11/2006 - 11/09/2007 |
| 13 | Director | School Edu Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 22/07/2006 - 12/09/2007 |
| 14 | DC & DM | Churachandpur (Manipur) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 22/08/2005 - 30/08/2006 |
| 15 | Director | Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 01/04/2005 - 21/08/2005 |
| 16 | Director | Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 11/02/2005 - 21/08/2005 |
| 17 | Commissioner Of Taxes | Finance Deptt Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 14/09/2004 - 10/02/2005 |
| 18 | Commissioner Of Excise | Finance Deptt Imphal | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 08/06/2004 - 13/09/2004 |
| 19 | DC & DM | Chandel | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/05/2003 - 07/06/2004 |
| 20 | S D O | Ukhrul (Manipur) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 03/05/2001 - 02/05/2003 |
| 21 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/09/1999 - 09/05/2000 |
| 22 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 20/09/1999 - 02/05/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2002 Batch | 07/06/2010 | 30/07/2010 |
| 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 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2015-2016 | Financial Markets and Institutions in India | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2016-2017 | Leadership, Innovation and Good Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2019-2020 | Environmental Governance in India Administrative, Legislative and Judicial Perspective | National Law School of India University | Bengaluru | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Arun Kumar Sinha belong to?
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha is an IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, batch of 1999, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Arun Kumar Sinha's age?
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha is 53 years old, born on 08 September 1973.
What is Shri Arun Kumar Sinha's current posting?
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha is currently serving as Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries Deptt Manipur since 01 January 2024.
How many years has Shri Arun Kumar Sinha served as an IAS officer?
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Arun Kumar Sinha held?
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Arun Kumar Sinha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Arun Kumar Sinha held in one role was 6y 2m as Managing Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce Footwear Design & Dev Institue (FDDI) Noida.
What is Shri Arun Kumar Sinha's educational qualification?
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha holds the following qualifications: B.Tech., M.P.A. London London School of Economics and Political Science.
How was Shri Arun Kumar Sinha recruited to the IAS?
Shri Arun Kumar Sinha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
