About Shri Abhishek Chandra
Shri Abhishek Chandra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Tripura cadre. Shri Abhishek Chandra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Abhishek Chandra's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 23 years of service, Shri Abhishek Chandra has held 10 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Commerce & Industries Deptt. Tripura; Director, Shipping New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Abhishek Chandra is currently serving as On Compulsory Wait, Tripura, a position held since 19 October 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 3m each.
Shri Abhishek Chandra's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.E. Pune; Management from Master in Business Administration Hyderabad Indian School of Business. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Pune | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master in Business Administration Hyderabad Indian School of Business | Management | Not Awarded | -- |
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 Compulsory Wait | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | / | 19/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary | Commerce & Industries Deptt. Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 17/06/2020 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Special Secretary | SC Welfare Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC Welfare | 17/06/2020 - Till-Date |
| 4 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 16/03/2020 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Director | Shipping New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Shipping | 16/03/2015 - 15/03/2020 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kailashahar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/06/2012 - 15/03/2015 |
| 7 | Director | Social Welfare Deptt Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 12/10/2011 - 08/06/2012 |
| 8 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 09/12/2006 - 11/10/2011 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 17/10/2005 - 09/12/2006 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/06/2004 - 16/10/2005 |
| 11 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2003 - 13/06/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
| 2 | 2025 | 19 Round of Phase IV MCTP,2025 | 06/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Financial Market Regulations | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2017-2018 | Developing Leadership Excellence | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
| 3 | 2021-2022 | Capacity Building Programme on Urban Development (Online) | Indian Institute for Human Settlements | Bengaluru | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Abhishek Chandra belong to?
Shri Abhishek Chandra is an IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, batch of 2003, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Shri Abhishek Chandra's age?
Shri Abhishek Chandra is 50 years old, born on 27 November 1975.
What is Shri Abhishek Chandra's current posting?
Shri Abhishek Chandra is currently serving as On Compulsory Wait, Tripura since 19 October 2023.
How many years has Shri Abhishek Chandra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Abhishek Chandra has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Abhishek Chandra held?
Shri Abhishek Chandra has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri Abhishek Chandra's educational qualification?
Shri Abhishek Chandra holds the following qualifications: B.E. Pune, Master in Business Administration Hyderabad Indian School of Business.
How was Shri Abhishek Chandra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Abhishek Chandra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
