Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma has held 27 recorded postings across 25 locations. Past roles include Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi; Additional Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Defence Defence Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Commissioner, Narmada Valley Dev Deptt.
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma last served as Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi, until 18 August 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg.; Prodn.Engg.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY | Mech.engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.E. DELHI TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY | Prodn.Engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. Delhi University | Quality Management | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | LL.B. Jiwaji University | Law | First | -- |
| 5 | -- | Post Graduate Program Indian Law Institute Delhi | Cyber Law | First | -- |
| 6 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi | Economics | 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 | Deputy Election Commissioner | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/09/2025 - 18/08/2029 |
| 2 | Additional Secretary | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 26/08/2025 - 13/09/2025 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Defence Defence Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 19/08/2024 - 25/08/2025 |
| 4 | Revenue Divisional Commissioner | General Administration Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 01/08/2023 - 05/08/2024 |
| 5 | OSD-Cum-Commissioner | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2023 - 05/08/2024 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 07/06/2020 - 30/07/2023 |
| 7 | Administrator | D/o Urban Development, Municipal Corpn Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 06/06/2020 - 05/08/2022 |
| 8 | Revenue Divisional Commissioner | General Administration Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/06/2020 - 31/07/2023 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Narmada Valley Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Flood Control | 02/03/2019 - 31/07/2023 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 05/05/2018 - 30/01/2019 |
| 11 | Secretary | General Administration M.P. Public Service Commission (MPPSC) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Recruitment | 10/07/2017 - 30/04/2018 |
| 12 | N.A. | Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/04/2017 - 06/06/2020 |
| 13 | Secretary | Administrative Reforms Deptt Admin Reforms & Coordination New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 22/06/2016 - 12/04/2017 |
| 14 | Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 22/06/2016 - 12/04/2017 |
| 15 | Secretary | Urban Development New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Public Administration / | 21/06/2016 - 13/04/2017 |
| 16 | Secretary | Home Affairs Urban Development New Delhi National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Information Technology / | 21/06/2016 - 13/04/2017 |
| 17 | Additional Commissioner | Home Affairs Municipal Corporation Delhi | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 14/06/2013 - 21/06/2016 |
| 18 | Additional Commissioner | Municipal Corporation Delhi | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 13/04/2012 - 14/06/2013 |
| 19 | District Collector | Chhindwara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2012 - 10/04/2012 |
| 20 | District Collector | Chhindwara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/05/2010 - 31/12/2011 |
| 21 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 13/06/2007 - 04/05/2010 |
| 22 | District Collector | Damoh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2006 - 13/06/2007 |
| 23 | Commissioner | Urban Admin & Dev Deptt Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 20/09/2005 - 14/03/2006 |
| 24 | C E O | Rural Dev Deptt Ratlam | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 22/10/2004 - 20/09/2005 |
| 25 | Deputy Secretary | Forest Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 05/09/2004 - 21/10/2004 |
| 26 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 13/08/2004 - 04/09/2004 |
| 27 | CEO | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 14/06/2003 - 27/07/2004 |
| 28 | S D O | Shajapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/02/2002 - 12/08/2004 |
| 29 | Sub Divisional Officer | Shajapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 25/02/2002 - 13/06/2003 |
| 30 | Assistant Collector | Mandla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2001 - 24/02/2002 |
| 31 | N.A. | Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
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 | 2016 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2016 for IAS officers | 27/06/2016 | 22/07/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma belong to?
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1999, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma's age?
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma is 53 years old, born on 30 August 1973.
What was Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma's last posting?
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma last served as Deputy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India New Delhi until 18 August 2029.
How many years has Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma served as an IAS officer?
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma held?
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma has held 27 distinct postings over their career, across 25 locations.
What is Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma held in one role was 4y 5m as Commissioner, Narmada Valley Dev Deptt.
What is Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma's educational qualification?
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma holds the following qualifications: Ph. D. Delhi University, LL.B. Jiwaji University, Post Graduate Program Indian Law Institute Delhi, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi.
How was Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma recruited to the IAS?
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
