About Shri Nikhil Kumar
Shri Nikhil Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri Nikhil Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Nikhil Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 24 years of service, Shri Nikhil Kumar has held 13 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Commissioner & Secy, Planning, Economics & Statistics Deptt Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Director, Election Commission of India New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 5m as Spl Secy, Mizoram.
Shri Nikhil Kumar is currently serving as Secretary, Land & Buildings Deptt Delhi, a position held since 24 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Nikhil Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Bio Chemistry from Graduate; Bio-Technology. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Bio Chemistry | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Bio-Technology | 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 | Land & Buildings Deptt Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Land & Building | 24/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner & Secy | Planning, Economics & Statistics Deptt Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Economics & Statistics | 09/05/2022 - 23/07/2024 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | D/o Finance, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 09/05/2022 - 23/07/2024 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | D/o Home Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 09/05/2022 - 23/07/2024 |
| 5 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/05/2019 - 08/05/2022 |
| 6 | Director | Election Commission of India New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/07/2016 - 29/05/2019 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Election Commission of India Election Commission New Delhi | Centre | Law and Justice / Elections | 15/02/2016 - 30/06/2016 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | South West Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/01/2013 - 14/02/2016 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Trade & Commerce Deptt Mizoram | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 10/09/2009 - 29/01/2013 |
| 10 | Spl Secy | Mizoram | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 18/08/2009 - 29/01/2013 |
| 11 | Secretary | Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 09/07/2007 - 17/09/2008 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | North Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/04/2005 - 09/07/2007 |
| 13 | OSD To Minister | Finance Deptt Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 22/01/2005 - 07/04/2005 |
| 14 | Deputy Collector | North Goa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/08/2004 - 21/01/2005 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2002 - 16/08/2004 |
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 | 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 Shri Nikhil Kumar belong to?
Shri Nikhil Kumar is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2002, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Nikhil Kumar's age?
Shri Nikhil Kumar is 50 years old, born on 13 August 1976.
What is Shri Nikhil Kumar's current posting?
Shri Nikhil Kumar is currently serving as Secretary, Land & Buildings Deptt Delhi since 24 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Nikhil Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Nikhil Kumar has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Nikhil Kumar held?
Shri Nikhil Kumar has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Nikhil Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Nikhil Kumar held in one role was 3y 5m as Spl Secy, Mizoram.
What is Shri Nikhil Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Nikhil Kumar holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Nikhil Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Nikhil Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
