About Shri Abhay Kumar Singh
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Abhay Kumar Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Abhay Kumar Singh's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Abhay Kumar Singh has held 19 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Tourism Tourism Patna; Joint Secretary, Cooperation New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh is currently serving as Managing Director, Metro Rail Nigam Ltd. Patna, a position held since 05 September 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh's educational qualifications on record include Computer Sc from B.E. Delhi. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Delhi | Computer Sc | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Managing Director | Metro Rail Nigam Ltd. Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 05/09/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Tourism Tourism Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 09/10/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/09/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Cooperation New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 24/08/2021 - 30/08/2022 |
| 5 | PS To Minister | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 26/07/2019 - 24/08/2021 |
| 6 | Director | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 23/04/2019 - 25/07/2019 |
| 7 | PS To Minister | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 31/08/2015 - 22/04/2019 |
| 8 | Additional Secy | General Admin Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 03/08/2015 - 28/08/2015 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/10/2014 - 03/08/2015 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | East Champaran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/06/2014 - 07/10/2014 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | West Champaran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/08/2013 - 11/06/2014 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Aurangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/02/2011 - 29/08/2013 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Khagaria | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2009 - 15/02/2011 |
| 14 | Project Dir | Health Deptt State AIDS Control Society Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 04/01/2009 - 23/02/2009 |
| 15 | Executive Dir | Health Deptt National Rural Health Mission Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 28/07/2008 - 23/02/2009 |
| 16 | OSD | Rural Works Department Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 20/02/2008 - 01/08/2008 |
| 17 | S D O | Land Revenue Deptt West Champaran | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/12/2006 - 12/02/2008 |
| 18 | S D O | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/07/2006 - 11/12/2006 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Rohtas | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/06/2005 - 30/07/2006 |
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 |
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 Abhay Kumar Singh belong to?
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2004, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Abhay Kumar Singh's age?
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh is 49 years old, born on 02 September 1977.
What is Shri Abhay Kumar Singh's current posting?
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh is currently serving as Managing Director, Metro Rail Nigam Ltd. Patna since 05 September 2024.
How many years has Shri Abhay Kumar Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Abhay Kumar Singh held?
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Abhay Kumar Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh holds the following qualification: B.E. Delhi.
How was Shri Abhay Kumar Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Abhay Kumar Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
