About Shri Anand Singh
Shri Anand Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Anand Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Anand Singh's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 26 years of service, Shri Anand Singh has held 17 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Sr. Adviser, Finance Economic Affairs International Monetary Fund (imf) Washington DC; Joint Secretary, Communications Telecommunications (DoT) New Delhi; Commissioner, Taxes Deptt Kerala. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 10m as Secretary & Mission Director, Public Works Deptt (PWD).
Shri Anand Singh last served as Sr. Adviser, Finance Economic Affairs International Monetary Fund (imf) Washington DC, until 09 July 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Anand Singh's educational qualifications on record include Electronics Engg; Dev Studies from M.A. University of Sussex. 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. | Electronics Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. University of Sussex | Dev Studies | First with Distinction | -- |
| 3 | -- | Masters in Public Policy University of Sussex | Public Policy | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Sr. Adviser | Finance Economic Affairs International Monetary Fund (imf) Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 10/07/2023 - 09/07/2026 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) New Delhi | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Doordarshan | 28/02/2022 - 30/05/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Taxes Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 16/11/2019 - 08/07/2021 |
| 4 | Secretary & Mission Director | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 08/11/2018 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Secretary & Mission Director | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 08/11/2018 - 15/11/2019 |
| 6 | Director | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 04/08/2014 - 08/01/2019 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Urban Development | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 16/06/2014 - 04/08/2014 |
| 8 | Pvt Secy | External Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 09/01/2012 - 16/06/2014 |
| 9 | District Collector | Kannur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/02/2011 - 08/01/2012 |
| 10 | District Collector | Kasargod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/06/2009 - 06/02/2011 |
| 11 | Project Dir | Kerala Sustainable Urban Dev Project (KSUDP) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 17/08/2006 - 10/06/2009 |
| 12 | Deputy Secretary | Planning Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 26/07/2006 - 17/08/2006 |
| 13 | Director | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 31/03/2005 - 26/07/2006 |
| 14 | Deputy Secretary | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 03/07/2004 - 31/03/2005 |
| 15 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/09/2003 - 03/07/2004 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Kollam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2002 - 19/09/2003 |
| 17 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/2000 - 01/08/2002 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2000,2001,1999 Batch | 16/06/2008 | 08/08/2008 |
| 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 | 2016 | MCT PHASE IV | 1Mn 1Days | |
| 2 | 2008 | MCT PHASE III TRAINING | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 3 | 1999 | MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR SENIOR OFFICERS | 2Mn 22Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Anand Singh belong to?
Shri Anand Singh is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2000, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Anand Singh's age?
Shri Anand Singh is 52 years old, born on 01 January 1974.
What was Shri Anand Singh's last posting?
Shri Anand Singh last served as Sr. Adviser, Finance Economic Affairs International Monetary Fund (imf) Washington DC until 09 July 2026.
How many years has Shri Anand Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Anand Singh has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Anand Singh held?
Shri Anand Singh has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Anand Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Anand Singh held in one role was 7y 10m as Secretary & Mission Director, Public Works Deptt (PWD).
What is Shri Anand Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Anand Singh holds the following qualifications: M.A. University of Sussex, Masters in Public Policy University of Sussex.
How was Shri Anand Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Anand Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
