About Dr. Dinesh Arora
Dr. Dinesh Arora is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Kerala cadre. Dr. Dinesh Arora joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Dinesh Arora's domicile state on record is Punjab.
Over 24 years of service, Dr. Dinesh Arora has held 19 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Deputy CEO, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency; Director, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Dr. Dinesh Arora is currently serving as On Leave, Cadre (AIS), a position held since 17 June 2020. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Dr. Dinesh Arora's educational qualifications on record include Medicine. 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. | Medicine | 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 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 17/06/2020 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/07/2019 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Deputy CEO | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare National Health Agency | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 24/07/2018 - 24/07/2019 |
| 4 | Director | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Ayurveda | 14/02/2018 - 24/07/2018 |
| 5 | Director | NITI Aayog New Delhi | Centre | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 11/08/2017 - 13/02/2018 |
| 6 | Executive Dir | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre (PSU) | / | 26/03/2014 - 11/08/2017 |
| 7 | Pvt Secy | Communications & Info Tech | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 25/07/2011 - 26/03/2014 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Urban Development | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 25/07/2011 - 25/07/2011 |
| 9 | Director | Central Plan Monitoring Unit | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 09/06/2011 - 24/07/2011 |
| 10 | District Collector | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/02/2011 - 24/07/2011 |
| 11 | Director | Social Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 01/01/2011 - 21/02/2011 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 17/06/2009 - 01/01/2011 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Medical Services Corpn Ltd Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Services | 22/05/2009 - 17/06/2009 |
| 14 | District Collector | Kannur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/03/2009 - 17/06/2009 |
| 15 | Commissioner | Food & Supplies Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 07/07/2008 - 22/05/2009 |
| 16 | Mission Director | National Rural Health Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Public Health | 26/07/2006 - 06/03/2009 |
| 17 | Jt Excise Commissioner | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 04/07/2006 - 26/07/2006 |
| 18 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/07/2004 - 04/07/2006 |
| 19 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2002 - 30/07/2004 |
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 | 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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Dinesh Arora belong to?
Dr. Dinesh Arora is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2002, with Punjab as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Dinesh Arora's age?
Dr. Dinesh Arora is 49 years old, born on 23 December 1976.
What is Dr. Dinesh Arora's current posting?
Dr. Dinesh Arora is currently serving as On Leave, Cadre (AIS) since 17 June 2020.
How many years has Dr. Dinesh Arora served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Dinesh Arora has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Dinesh Arora held?
Dr. Dinesh Arora has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
How was Dr. Dinesh Arora recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Dinesh Arora was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
