About Shri Kunal Kumar
Shri Kunal Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Kunal Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kunal Kumar's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Kunal Kumar has held 12 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; Commissioner, Urban Development Pune; District Collector, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Aurangabad (MH). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 3m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
Shri Kunal Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi, until 04 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri Kunal Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Machines and design from B.E. IIT Roorkee; Public Management & Governance from POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT National University of Singapore. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. IIT Roorkee | Electrical Machines and design | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT National University of Singapore | 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 | Joint Secretary | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 09/04/2018 - 04/07/2024 |
| 2 | Commissioner | Urban Development Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Colonization | 20/08/2014 - 06/04/2018 |
| 3 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Aurangabad (MH) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/2010 - 19/08/2014 |
| 4 | District Collector | Jalgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/05/2008 - 01/07/2010 |
| 5 | Additional Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2008 - 27/05/2008 |
| 6 | Additional Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 05/01/2006 - 01/01/2008 |
| 7 | Additional Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 03/06/2004 - 05/01/2006 |
| 8 | District Collector | Bhandara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/03/2004 - 03/06/2004 |
| 9 | C E O | Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/01/2003 - 03/03/2004 |
| 10 | C E O | Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 30/11/2002 - 02/03/2004 |
| 11 | Assistant Collector | Gadchiroli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/07/2000 - 01/12/2002 |
| 12 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/09/1999 - 08/07/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 20/06/2011 | 12/08/2011 |
| 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 | 2010-2011 | Negotiating Strategies & Public Private Partnership | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Kunal Kumar belong to?
Shri Kunal Kumar is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1999, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kunal Kumar's age?
Shri Kunal Kumar is 50 years old, born on 25 March 1976.
What was Shri Kunal Kumar's last posting?
Shri Kunal Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi until 04 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Kunal Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kunal Kumar has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kunal Kumar held?
Shri Kunal Kumar has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Kunal Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kunal Kumar held in one role was 6y 3m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
What is Shri Kunal Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Kunal Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.E. IIT Roorkee, POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT National University of Singapore.
How was Shri Kunal Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kunal Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
