About Shri Manish Ranjan
Shri Manish Ranjan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Manish Ranjan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Manish Ranjan's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 24 years of service, Shri Manish Ranjan has held 15 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Director, Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration (SKIPA) Ranchi; Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation Deptt Jharkhand. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Manish Ranjan is currently serving as Chairman, State Staff Selection Commission Ranchi, a position held since 07 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Manish Ranjan's educational qualifications on record include Sociology from Graduate; Rural Dev from PG Diploma. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Sociology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma | Rural Dev | 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 | Chairman | State Staff Selection Commission Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Recruitment Bd/Service Commn | 07/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Shri Krishna Institute of Public Administration (SKIPA) Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 10/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Drinking Water & Sanitation Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 27/09/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/04/2019 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Ranchi | Centre | Home / Census | 03/07/2017 - 29/04/2019 |
| 6 | Labour Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 07/03/2014 - 02/07/2017 |
| 7 | Mission Director | Health Mission Hazaribag | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 03/06/2013 - 06/03/2014 |
| 8 | DC & DM | Hazaribag | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/09/2011 - 02/06/2013 |
| 9 | Director | Industries Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/01/2011 - 27/09/2011 |
| 10 | Director | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 02/08/2010 - 31/12/2010 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Pakur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/06/2008 - 02/08/2010 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Deoghar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/04/2007 - 19/06/2008 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Latehar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/09/2006 - 28/04/2007 |
| 14 | S D O | Personnel, AR & Official Language Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 21/01/2005 - 24/09/2006 |
| 15 | S D O | Dumka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 28/07/2004 - 20/01/2006 |
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 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Project Analysis and Risk Analysis | ARUN JAITLEY National Institute of Financial Management | Faridabad | 1 |
| 2 | 2018-2019 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Manish Ranjan belong to?
Shri Manish Ranjan is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2002, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Manish Ranjan's age?
Shri Manish Ranjan is 51 years old, born on 10 July 1975.
What is Shri Manish Ranjan's current posting?
Shri Manish Ranjan is currently serving as Chairman, State Staff Selection Commission Ranchi since 07 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Manish Ranjan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Manish Ranjan has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Manish Ranjan held?
Shri Manish Ranjan has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Manish Ranjan's educational qualification?
Shri Manish Ranjan holds the following qualifications: Graduate, PG Diploma.
How was Shri Manish Ranjan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Manish Ranjan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
