Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 23 years of service, Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu has held 15 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi; Commissioner & Secy, Public Works Department Leh & Ladakh; Commissioner & Secy, D/o Public Health Engineering, Srinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 1m as Commissioner & Secy, Public Works Department Leh & Ladakh.
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu last served as Joint Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi, until 17 July 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu's educational qualifications on record include Ancient History; Ancient History. 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.A. JAUNPUR | Ancient History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JAUNPUR | Ancient History | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. University of Sussex | Dev Studies | Pass with Merit | -- |
| 4 | -- | Master of Arts University of Sussex | Dev Studies | Pass with Merit | -- |
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 | Joint Secretary | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 25/08/2023 - 17/07/2028 |
| 2 | Commissioner & Secy | Public Works Department Leh & Ladakh | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 03/08/2020 - 24/08/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | D/o Public Health Engineering, Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 10/03/2019 - 31/07/2020 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secretary | D/o Public Health Engineering, Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 09/03/2019 - 02/08/2020 |
| 5 | Secretary | Srinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 10/09/2018 - 09/03/2019 |
| 6 | Director | Training On Foreign Trg United Kingdom | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/09/2017 - 31/08/2018 |
| 7 | On Foreign Training | United Kingdom | N.A. | Training / Training | 06/09/2017 - 06/09/2018 |
| 8 | Chief Executive Officer | Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Bd Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 18/05/2015 - 20/08/2017 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/03/2013 - 18/05/2015 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Poonch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/03/2011 - 14/03/2013 |
| 11 | Director | Technical Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Communication | 31/05/2010 - 08/03/2011 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Leh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/07/2008 - 31/05/2010 |
| 13 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ramban | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/2007 - 12/07/2008 |
| 14 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Ramban | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/12/2006 - 30/06/2007 |
| 15 | S D M | Reasi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/09/2005 - 18/12/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 02/07/2012 | 24/08/2012 |
| 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 | Financial Market Regulations | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance | Art of Living | Bangalore | 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 | 2012 | IAS PHASE III TRG | 1Mn 23Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu belong to?
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 2003, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu's age?
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu is 52 years old, born on 10 June 1974.
What was Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu's last posting?
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu last served as Joint Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi until 17 July 2028.
How many years has Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu has 23 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu held?
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu held in one role was 3y 1m as Commissioner & Secy, Public Works Department Leh & Ladakh.
What is Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu's educational qualification?
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu holds the following qualifications: M.A. University of Sussex, Master of Arts University of Sussex.
How was Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
