About Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad has held 23 recorded postings across 20 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Government of Punjab Punjab; Registrar Cooperative Societies(RCS), Agri & Cooperation Deptt; Commissioner Of State Tax/Taxation Commissioner, Excise & Taxation Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 8m as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chandigarh.
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad is currently serving as Secretary, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Government of Punjab Punjab, a position held since 01 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad's educational qualifications on record include Agri.Engg. from B.Tech.. The officer has completed 11 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Agri.Engg. | Second | -- |
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 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Government of Punjab Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Government of Punjab Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / | 11/10/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
| 3 | Registrar Cooperative Societies(RCS) | Agri & Cooperation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Poultry | 19/04/2022 - 10/10/2022 |
| 4 | Commissioner Of State Tax/Taxation Commissioner | Excise & Taxation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 16/06/2020 - 18/04/2022 |
| 5 | Secretary | Department of Personnel | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 03/02/2020 - 15/06/2020 |
| 6 | MD, Punjab State Warehousing Corporation(PSWC) | D/o Agriculture, | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 06/01/2020 - 15/06/2020 |
| 7 | Counsellor (Economics) | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 16/08/2016 - 15/11/2019 |
| 8 | Executive Dir | Petroleum & Natural Gas Petroleum Conservation Rsch Assn (PCRA) | Centre | Petroleum & Natural Gas / Petroleum & Natural Gas | 18/09/2015 - 10/01/2017 |
| 9 | Director | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Centre | Petroleum & Natural Gas / Petroleum & Natural Gas | 26/08/2014 - 15/08/2015 |
| 10 | PS To Minister | Food Processing Industries | Centre | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 26/09/2013 - 26/08/2014 |
| 11 | General Manager | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chandigarh | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 11/01/2010 - 24/09/2013 |
| 12 | Spl Secy | Irrigation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 31/08/2009 - 11/01/2010 |
| 13 | Spl Secy | Power Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 31/08/2009 - 11/01/2010 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2009 - 24/08/2009 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Cooperation Deptt SUGARFED | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 17/06/2009 - 30/06/2009 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/02/2009 - 09/06/2009 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | O/o Deputy Commissioner Nawanshahr | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 10/07/2008 - 06/02/2009 |
| 18 | Commissioner | Excise & Taxation | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 01/01/2008 - 09/07/2008 |
| 19 | Additional Commissioner | Excise & Taxation Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 21/06/2005 - 10/07/2008 |
| 20 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Moga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/10/2003 - 20/06/2005 |
| 21 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Amritsar | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 20/05/2003 - 29/09/2003 |
| 22 | S D M | Amritsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/01/2003 - 20/05/2003 |
| 23 | S D M | Sangrur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/08/2001 - 21/01/2003 |
| 24 | Assistant Commissioner | Sangrur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2000 - 16/08/2001 |
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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | IT Management & Governance | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 4 | 2013-2014 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 5 | 2015-2016 | Ethics in Public Governancee | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 6 | 2020-2021 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
| 7 | 2022-2023 | Exploring Blue-Green Infrastructure for Climate Action in Indian Cities | Indian Institute for Human Settlements | Bengaluru | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad belong to?
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1999, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad's age?
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad is 54 years old, born on 23 February 1972.
What is Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad's current posting?
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad is currently serving as Secretary, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Government of Punjab Punjab since 01 January 2024.
How many years has Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad served as an IAS officer?
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad held?
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 20 locations.
What is Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad held in one role was 3y 8m as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chandigarh.
What is Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad's educational qualification?
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad recruited to the IAS?
Shri Nilkanth S. Avhad was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
