About Dr. N Saravana Kumar
Dr. N Saravana Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, Bihar cadre. Dr. N Saravana Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. N Saravana Kumar's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 26 years of service, Dr. N Saravana Kumar has held 22 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Vice Chairman, Housing and Urban Affairs Delhi Development Authority (DDA) New Delhi; Principal Secretary, Food & Consumer Protection Deptt. Patna; Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Dr. N Saravana Kumar last served as Vice Chairman, Housing and Urban Affairs Delhi Development Authority (DDA) New Delhi, until 17 April 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Dr. N Saravana Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Animal Husby from M.V.Sc.; Veterinary Sc. from B.V.Sc. & A.H.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.V.Sc. | Animal Husby | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Veterinary Sc. | 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 | Vice Chairman | Housing and Urban Affairs Delhi Development Authority (DDA) New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Land & Building | 18/04/2025 - 17/04/2029 |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | Food & Consumer Protection Deptt. Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Consumer Affairs | 01/01/2025 - 29/04/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 29/01/2023 - 18/04/2025 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Ganna Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 18/06/2021 - 18/04/2025 |
| 5 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt Agriculture Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 02/08/2019 - 17/06/2021 |
| 6 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 24/07/2019 - 18/04/2025 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Human Resources Dev Higher Education | Centre | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 27/09/2017 - 23/07/2019 |
| 8 | PS To Minister | Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 24/07/2014 - 26/09/2017 |
| 9 | District Officer | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/01/2013 - 18/07/2014 |
| 10 | District Officer | Purnia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 11/01/2013 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Purnia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/02/2010 - 31/12/2012 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Rural Dev Deptt Rural Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 10/11/2009 - 11/01/2013 |
| 13 | Director | Animal Husbandry Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 23/05/2009 - 26/02/2010 |
| 14 | Project Dir | SC Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC Welfare | 23/05/2009 - 10/11/2009 |
| 15 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Supaul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/08/2008 - 23/05/2009 |
| 16 | Director | Animal Husbandry Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 15/03/2008 - 24/08/2008 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Samastipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 08/12/2006 - 15/03/2008 |
| 18 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sheikhpura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/05/2006 - 08/12/2006 |
| 19 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 03/03/2006 - 21/05/2006 |
| 20 | Jt Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 16/12/2005 - 02/03/2006 |
| 21 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jamui | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2004 - 15/12/2005 |
| 22 | S D O | Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/09/2002 - 31/12/2003 |
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 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. N Saravana Kumar belong to?
Dr. N Saravana Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2000, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Dr. N Saravana Kumar's age?
Dr. N Saravana Kumar is 53 years old, born on 24 July 1973.
What was Dr. N Saravana Kumar's last posting?
Dr. N Saravana Kumar last served as Vice Chairman, Housing and Urban Affairs Delhi Development Authority (DDA) New Delhi until 17 April 2029.
How many years has Dr. N Saravana Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. N Saravana Kumar has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. N Saravana Kumar held?
Dr. N Saravana Kumar has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Dr. N Saravana Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. N Saravana Kumar holds the following qualifications: M.V.Sc., B.V.Sc. & A.H..
How was Dr. N Saravana Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. N Saravana Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
