About Shri Kumar Rahul
Shri Kumar Rahul is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Kumar Rahul joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kumar Rahul's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 26 years of service, Shri Kumar Rahul has held 14 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Administrative Secretary, D/o Health & Family Welfare, Medical Edu & Research; Secretary, Government of Punjab Jail Punjab; Secretary, Employment Generation and Training Punjab. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chandigarh.
Shri Kumar Rahul's educational qualifications on record include Geography from Graduate; Geography. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Geography | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Geography | 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 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Administrative Secretary | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Medical Edu & Research | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 06/12/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Government of Punjab Jail Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Jails | 09/08/2023 - 05/12/2024 |
| 4 | Secretary | Employment Generation and Training Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 11/05/2022 - 08/08/2023 |
| 5 | General Manager | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chandigarh | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 28/01/2014 - 28/01/2018 |
| 6 | DG | School Edu Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 28/09/2013 - 28/01/2014 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Sangrur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 30/09/2013 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Sangrur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/04/2011 - 31/12/2012 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2009 - 03/04/2011 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/09/2008 - 01/01/2009 |
| 11 | Secretary | State Electricity Bd Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 28/03/2006 - 25/08/2008 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 21/05/2005 - 27/03/2006 |
| 13 | Additional Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2004 - 20/05/2005 |
| 14 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/05/2001 - 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 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2017 for IAS officers | 05/06/2017 | 30/06/2017 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010-2011 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Kumar Rahul belong to?
Shri Kumar Rahul is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2000, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kumar Rahul's age?
Shri Kumar Rahul is 53 years old, born on 05 January 1973.
How many years has Shri Kumar Rahul served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kumar Rahul has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kumar Rahul held?
Shri Kumar Rahul has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Kumar Rahul's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kumar Rahul held in one role was 4y as General Manager, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Chandigarh.
What is Shri Kumar Rahul's educational qualification?
Shri Kumar Rahul holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Kumar Rahul recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kumar Rahul was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
