About Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 25 years of service, Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla has held 28 recorded postings across 26 locations. Past roles include Secretary/ CEO, Elections Deptt Lucknow; Chief Electoral Officer &Amp Secretary, Govt Of UP, Elections Deptt Uttar Pradesh; Secretary, Govt Of UP, Medicine, Health, Ayush And Ayush Education Uttar Pradesh. The longest single tenure was 9y 3m as Chief Executive Officer, GIDA, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Deptt. Gorakhpur.
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Urban Development, Lucknow, a position held since 27 August 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech.. 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.Tech. | Civil Engg | 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 | Secretary | D/o Urban Development, Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 27/08/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Electoral Officer &Amp Secretary, Govt Of UP | Elections Deptt Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Law and Justice | 08/08/2019 - 22/08/2019 |
| 3 | Secretary/ CEO | Elections Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 08/08/2019 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary, Govt Of UP | Medicine, Health, Ayush And Ayush Education Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 29/03/2019 - 08/08/2019 |
| 5 | Secretary, Govt Of UP | D/o Finance, Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 11/01/2018 - 29/03/2019 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Chitrakoot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 21/04/2017 - 11/01/2018 |
| 7 | District Magistrate | Jhansi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 26/02/2016 - 20/04/2017 |
| 8 | Special Secretary &Amp Director, Environment, Govt Of UP | Environment Deptt Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment & Forests | 21/09/2015 - 25/02/2016 |
| 9 | Director, Local Bodies | Local Bodies Deptt Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 22/08/2015 - 19/09/2015 |
| 10 | Special Secretary, Govt Of UP | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 16/02/2013 - 21/08/2015 |
| 11 | On Waiting | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/02/2013 - 14/02/2013 |
| 12 | District Magistrate | Faizabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/11/2012 - 08/02/2013 |
| 13 | Special Secretary, Govt Of UP | Medical & Health Deptt Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 06/09/2012 - 05/11/2012 |
| 14 | District Magistrate | Hardoi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 02/04/2012 - 05/09/2012 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Rae Bareli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 13/02/2012 - 22/08/2019 |
| 16 | District Magistrate | Sitapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 05/07/2011 - 13/02/2012 |
| 17 | Chief Executive Officer, GIDA | Infrastructure & Industrial Development Deptt. Gorakhpur | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 19/05/2010 - 22/08/2019 |
| 18 | District Magistrate | Gorakhpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/10/2008 - 04/07/2011 |
| 19 | District Magistrate | Sonbhadra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/09/2007 - 07/10/2008 |
| 20 | District Magistrate | Ghaziabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 02/06/2007 - 08/09/2007 |
| 21 | District Magistrate | Mainpuri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 16/05/2007 - 01/06/2007 |
| 22 | Special Secretary, Govt Of UP | Home Deptt Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 14/02/2007 - 15/05/2007 |
| 23 | District Magistrate | Hamirpur (UP) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/04/2006 - 14/02/2007 |
| 24 | Chief Dev Officer | Jaunpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 24/06/2005 - 28/04/2006 |
| 25 | Chief Dev Officer | Jalaun | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 17/03/2005 - 13/06/2005 |
| 26 | Joint Magistrate | Bareilly | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 27/09/2003 - 16/03/2005 |
| 27 | Joint Magistrate | Sitapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 31/07/2003 - 26/09/2003 |
| 28 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Bareilly | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 01/06/2002 - 30/07/2003 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 02/07/2012 | 24/08/2012 |
| 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 | 2014-2015 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE III | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla belong to?
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2001, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla's age?
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla is 53 years old, born on 01 January 1973.
What is Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla's current posting?
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Urban Development, Lucknow since 27 August 2023.
How many years has Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla held?
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 26 locations.
What is Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla held in one role was 9y 3m as Chief Executive Officer, GIDA, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Deptt. Gorakhpur.
What is Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla's educational qualification?
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajay Kumar Shukla was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
