About Dr. Amitabh Kaushal
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Dr. Amitabh Kaushal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Amitabh Kaushal's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 25 years of service, Dr. Amitabh Kaushal has held 14 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Deptt.; Secretary, Dev & Planning Deptt Jharkhand; Secretary, Labour, Emp & Trg Deptt. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Administrator, Swaran Jayanti Schri Rojgar Yojna Jamshedpur.
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal is currently serving as Secretary, IT and e-Governance Dept. Ranchi, a position held since 10 August 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal's educational qualifications on record include Obstetrics. 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.B.B.S. | Obstetrics | Ordinary | -- |
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 | IT and e-Governance Dept. Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 10/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 13/07/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Dev & Planning Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 27/09/2022 - 12/07/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary | Labour, Emp & Trg Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 01/01/2017 - 05/12/2017 |
| 5 | Administrator | Swaran Jayanti Schri Rojgar Yojna Jamshedpur | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Formulation | 01/07/2013 - 05/12/2017 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Bokaro Indl. Area Dev Bokaro | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 21/10/2010 - 29/06/2013 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Ramgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/10/2010 - 29/06/2013 |
| 8 | State Project Dir | State Edu Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 05/08/2010 - 21/10/2010 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Palamu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/07/2008 - 05/08/2010 |
| 10 | Registrar | Co-operative Deptt Co-op Societies Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 13/02/2008 - 07/07/2008 |
| 11 | Commissioner | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 12/02/2008 - 07/07/2008 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Garhwa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/10/2007 - 13/02/2008 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Garhwa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/01/2006 - 30/10/2007 |
| 14 | Deputy Dev Commissioner & C E O | East Singhbhum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 21/07/2005 - 18/01/2006 |
| 15 | S D O | Ghatshila | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2003 - 20/07/2005 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2002 Batch | 07/06/2010 | 30/07/2010 |
| 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. Amitabh Kaushal belong to?
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2001, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Amitabh Kaushal's age?
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal is 53 years old, born on 10 March 1973.
What is Dr. Amitabh Kaushal's current posting?
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal is currently serving as Secretary, IT and e-Governance Dept. Ranchi since 10 August 2024.
How many years has Dr. Amitabh Kaushal served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Amitabh Kaushal held?
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Dr. Amitabh Kaushal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Amitabh Kaushal held in one role was 4y 5m as Administrator, Swaran Jayanti Schri Rojgar Yojna Jamshedpur.
How was Dr. Amitabh Kaushal recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Amitabh Kaushal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
