About Shri Vinay Kumar
Shri Vinay Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Vinay Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vinay Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Vinay Kumar has held 24 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary, Road Transport & Highways New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Road Transport & Highways New Delhi; Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y 1m as Mission Director, Cabinet Sectt Deptt Government of Bihar Patna.
Shri Vinay Kumar last served as Additional Secretary, Road Transport & Highways New Delhi, until 19 November 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Shri Vinay Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Physics from Graduate L.N. Mithilia University Darbanga; Physics from P.G. L.N. Mithilia University Darbanga. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate L.N. Mithilia University Darbanga | Physics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. L.N. Mithilia University Darbanga | Physics | 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 | Additional Secretary | Road Transport & Highways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 03/01/2025 - 19/11/2028 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Road Transport & Highways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Road Transport | 20/11/2023 - 02/01/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary | Food & Civil Supplies | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 25/09/2023 - 19/11/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary | Food & Consumer Protection Deptt. Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 15/06/2020 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Managing Director | Food, Supply & Commerce Deptt Bihar State Food & Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 15/06/2020 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Secretary | Food & Consumer Protection Deptt. Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 15/06/2020 - 06/01/2023 |
| 7 | Managing Director | Food & Consumer Protection Deptt. Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Public Distribution | 15/06/2020 - 06/01/2023 |
| 8 | Mission Director | Cabinet Sectt Deptt Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Public Policy / | 18/09/2018 - 02/03/2022 |
| 9 | Mission Director | Cabinet Sectt Deptt Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Public Policy / Public Policy | 18/09/2018 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Chief Minister's Office Patna | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 29/05/2018 - 26/10/2018 |
| 11 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Chief Minister's Office Patna | Cadre (AIS) | / | 29/05/2018 - 26/10/2018 |
| 12 | Secretary | D/o Public Health Engineering, Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Public Health Engg. | 13/04/2017 - 31/05/2018 |
| 13 | Secretary | D/o Public Health Engineering, Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Public Health Engg. | 13/04/2017 - 31/05/2018 |
| 14 | Secretary | Rural Works Department Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 25/02/2015 - 15/06/2020 |
| 15 | Secretary | Rural Works Department Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 25/02/2015 - 15/06/2020 |
| 16 | Secretary | Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 08/01/2015 - 25/02/2015 |
| 17 | Managing Director | Bih State Tourism Dev Corpn Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 14/11/2013 - 10/09/2014 |
| 18 | Director | Sci & Tech Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 14/11/2013 - 20/10/2014 |
| 19 | District Magistrate | Tourism Deptt Chapra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/03/2012 - 14/11/2013 |
| 20 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Saran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/02/2011 - 12/03/2012 |
| 21 | Director | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 25/08/2009 - 12/03/2012 |
| 22 | Additional Secy | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/06/2008 - 25/08/2009 |
| 23 | Managing Director | State Beverages Corpn Ltd Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 15/03/2008 - 06/01/2011 |
| 24 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2008 - 14/03/2008 |
| 25 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 08/06/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
| 26 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/12/2005 - 08/06/2007 |
| 27 | District Collector And District Magistrate | East Champaran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/07/2004 - 15/12/2005 |
| 28 | S D O | West Champaran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2003 - 04/07/2004 |
| 29 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2001 - 31/12/2002 |
| 30 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - 26/10/2018 |
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 | 2012-2013 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme Program Details | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | MID CAREER IAS PHASE IV TRG | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vinay Kumar belong to?
Shri Vinay Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 1999, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vinay Kumar's age?
Shri Vinay Kumar is 55 years old, born on 03 October 1971.
What was Shri Vinay Kumar's last posting?
Shri Vinay Kumar last served as Additional Secretary, Road Transport & Highways New Delhi until 19 November 2028.
How many years has Shri Vinay Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vinay Kumar has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vinay Kumar held?
Shri Vinay Kumar has held 24 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Vinay Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vinay Kumar held in one role was 8y 1m as Mission Director, Cabinet Sectt Deptt Government of Bihar Patna.
What is Shri Vinay Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Vinay Kumar holds the following qualifications: Graduate L.N. Mithilia University Darbanga, P.G. L.N. Mithilia University Darbanga.
How was Shri Vinay Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vinay Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
