About Shri Rajesh Kumar
Shri Rajesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Rajesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 25 years of service, Shri Rajesh Kumar has held 14 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Human Rights Commission State Human Rights Commission Bihar; Commissioner, Rev. Admn, Bhagalpur; Secretary, Revenue Deptt Bihar. The longest single tenure was 5y 11m as Secretary, Human Rights Commission State Human Rights Commission Bihar.
Shri Rajesh Kumar last served as Secretary, Human Rights Commission State Human Rights Commission Bihar, until 18 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Rajesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg.. 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. | Electrical 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 | Human Rights Commission State Human Rights Commission Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Human Rights | 18/02/2019 - 18/01/2025 |
| 2 | Commissioner | Rev. Admn, Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 31/07/2017 - 17/02/2019 |
| 3 | Secretary | Revenue Deptt Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 23/03/2017 - 30/07/2017 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Purnia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/08/2014 - 22/03/2017 |
| 5 | Director | Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 02/06/2011 - 24/08/2014 |
| 6 | Registrar | Co-op Societies Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 02/06/2011 - 24/08/2014 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 02/02/2011 - 02/06/2011 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/2010 - 02/02/2011 |
| 9 | Director | ICDS Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 06/09/2008 - 31/12/2009 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Madhepura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/10/2006 - 05/09/2008 |
| 11 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 22/05/2006 - 14/10/2006 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Sheikhpura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/09/2005 - 21/05/2006 |
| 13 | Deputy Dev Commissioner | Vaishali | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/01/2005 - 10/09/2005 |
| 14 | S D O | Madhepura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 24/08/2003 - 31/12/2004 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector & A D M | Bhojpur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 27/03/2002 - 23/08/2003 |
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 | 2014-2015 | WTO & Intellectual Property Rights | 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 Rajesh Kumar belong to?
Shri Rajesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2001, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar's age?
Shri Rajesh Kumar is 52 years old, born on 17 October 1973.
What was Shri Rajesh Kumar's last posting?
Shri Rajesh Kumar last served as Secretary, Human Rights Commission State Human Rights Commission Bihar until 18 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Rajesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajesh Kumar has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajesh Kumar held?
Shri Rajesh Kumar has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Rajesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajesh Kumar held in one role was 5y 11m as Secretary, Human Rights Commission State Human Rights Commission Bihar.
How was Shri Rajesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
