About Shri Darpan Jain
Shri Darpan Jain is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Darpan Jain joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Darpan Jain's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 25 years of service, Shri Darpan Jain has held 20 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi; Deputy Commissioner, Mysore; Commissioner (Industrial Dev) & Director, Industry & Commerce Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi.
Shri Darpan Jain last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi, until 19 February 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Darpan Jain's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. Delhi University DELHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; Indl Engg. from M.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI. 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.E. Delhi University DELHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING | Mech.engg. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI | Indl Engg. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics and Pol. Science London London Sch of Eco & Pol Sci. | Public Management & Governance | 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 | Joint Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 20/02/2019 - 19/02/2026 |
| 2 | Deputy Commissioner | Mysore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/04/2018 - 21/01/2019 |
| 3 | Commissioner (Industrial Dev) & Director | Industry & Commerce Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 01/03/2017 - 21/10/2018 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Urban Development Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 19/09/2016 - 30/04/2018 |
| 5 | C E O | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 29/08/2016 - 27/02/2017 |
| 6 | E/O Additional Chief Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 27/08/2016 - 27/02/2017 |
| 7 | Spl Commissioner | Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 30/06/2014 - 27/08/2015 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Kar Urban Infrastructure Dev & Fin Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/01/2014 - 25/06/2014 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Kar Urban Infrastructure Dev & Fin Corpn Ltd Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 14/05/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Kar Urban Infrastructure Dev & Fin Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 02/01/2013 - 27/08/2015 |
| 11 | Jt Secy | C.M Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 16/07/2012 - 13/05/2013 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Dharwad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2012 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Revenue Deptt Dharwad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 26/06/2008 - 15/07/2012 |
| 14 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Dharwad | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 17/04/2008 - 25/06/2008 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt Budget & Resources Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 22/05/2006 - 20/03/2008 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2005 - 22/05/2006 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 01/01/2005 - 16/04/2008 |
| 18 | OSD | Finance Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 06/12/2004 - 01/01/2005 |
| 19 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/07/2003 - 01/01/2005 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2001 - 10/07/2003 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 20/06/2011 | 12/08/2011 |
| 2 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | LBSNAA IN SERV TRG | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Darpan Jain belong to?
Shri Darpan Jain is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2001, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Shri Darpan Jain's age?
Shri Darpan Jain is 49 years old, born on 30 August 1977.
What was Shri Darpan Jain's last posting?
Shri Darpan Jain last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi until 19 February 2026.
How many years has Shri Darpan Jain served as an IAS officer?
Shri Darpan Jain has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Darpan Jain held?
Shri Darpan Jain has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Darpan Jain's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Darpan Jain held in one role was 7y as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi.
What is Shri Darpan Jain's educational qualification?
Shri Darpan Jain holds the following qualifications: B.E. Delhi University DELHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, M.Tech. IIT Delhi IIT DELHI, M.Sc. London School of Economics and Pol. Science London London Sch of Eco & Pol Sci..
How was Shri Darpan Jain recruited to the IAS?
Shri Darpan Jain was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
