Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri has held 28 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Chariman & Managing Director(CMD), Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India New Delhi; Additional Secy, Home Affairs Home Delhi; Joint Secretary, Home Affairs Home New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 1m as Deputy Commissioner, Nalbari (Assam).
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri last served as Chariman & Managing Director(CMD), Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India New Delhi, until 04 February 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri's educational qualifications on record include English Lit; Physics from Graduate. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | English Lit | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Physics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science | Public Management & Governance | 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 | Chariman & Managing Director(CMD) | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India New Delhi | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 06/01/2025 - 04/02/2027 |
| 2 | Additional Secy | Home Affairs Home Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 06/08/2024 - 05/01/2025 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Home Affairs Home New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 05/02/2020 - 06/08/2024 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Home & Political Deptt. Assam Secretariat Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 02/02/2019 - 19/01/2020 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Secy | Sports & Youth Welfare Deptt Assam Secretariat Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 17/05/2017 - 16/02/2019 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 27/03/2017 - 23/10/2017 |
| 7 | Commissioner & Secy | Commerce & Industries Deptt Assam Secretariat Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 15/12/2016 - 04/02/2019 |
| 8 | Commissioner & Secy | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Assam Secretariat Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 15/12/2016 - 30/09/2019 |
| 9 | State Project Dir | Transport Inland Water Tpt Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Water Transport | 27/10/2016 - 07/03/2019 |
| 10 | Commissioner & Secy | Transport Assam Secretariat Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 04/07/2016 - 04/02/2019 |
| 11 | Secretary | Tourism Assam Secretariat Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 11/11/2014 - 14/09/2015 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | O/o Deputy Commissioner Kamrup Metro (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 08/07/2011 - 25/08/2014 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Finance Deptt Assam Financial Corporation Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 15/03/2011 - 08/07/2011 |
| 14 | Secretary | Finance Deptt Assam Secretariat Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 09/03/2011 - 08/07/2011 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Kamrup Metro (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 03/11/2010 - 08/03/2011 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Nalbari (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/06/2010 - 03/11/2010 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Nalbari (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/02/2009 - 13/03/2018 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Dibrugarh (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2008 - 19/02/2009 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | Dibrugarh (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/02/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 20 | Director | Assam Administrative Staff College (AASC) Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 27/12/2005 - 14/02/2006 |
| 21 | Jt Secy | Home Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 04/11/2004 - 26/12/2005 |
| 22 | Jt Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 30/09/2004 - 03/11/2004 |
| 23 | Commissioner | Urban Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 30/07/2004 - 29/09/2004 |
| 24 | Jt Secy | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 06/02/2004 - 29/07/2004 |
| 25 | Secretary | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 20/06/2003 - 07/09/2003 |
| 26 | Deputy Secretary | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 21/01/2003 - 05/02/2004 |
| 27 | S D O | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2001 - 20/01/2003 |
| 28 | Assistant Commissioner | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/07/2000 - 30/06/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1999 Batch | 29/06/2009 | 21/08/2009 |
| 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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | WTO & New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Urban Management and Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2014-2015 | Developing Leadership Excellence Program | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri belong to?
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1999, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri's age?
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri is 52 years old, born on 11 March 1974.
What was Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri's last posting?
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri last served as Chariman & Managing Director(CMD), Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India New Delhi until 04 February 2027.
How many years has Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri held?
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri held in one role was 9y 1m as Deputy Commissioner, Nalbari (Assam).
What is Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri's educational qualification?
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science.
How was Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ashutosh Agnihotri was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
