About Shri Dinesh Kumar
Shri Dinesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Nagaland cadre. Shri Dinesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Dinesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Dinesh Kumar has held 16 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi; Director, Defence Defence New Delhi; Commissioner & Secy, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Kohima. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 2m as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi.
Shri Dinesh Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi, until 06 December 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Dinesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Mathematics from B.Sc. Rajasthan Univ Jaipur Maharaja college jaipur; Mathematics from M.Sc. Raj. University Jaipur. 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.Sc. Rajasthan Univ Jaipur Maharaja college jaipur | Mathematics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. Raj. University Jaipur | Mathematics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Raj. University Jaipur | History | Second | -- |
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 | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 23/08/2021 - 06/12/2026 |
| 2 | Director | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence Policy | 07/12/2020 - 23/08/2021 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 02/09/2019 - 06/12/2020 |
| 4 | Secretary | Governer Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Personnel Management | 14/12/2018 - 31/08/2019 |
| 5 | Secy To Govt. | Higher & Tech Edu Deptt Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 12/10/2018 - 31/08/2019 |
| 6 | First Secy | External Affairs Abu Dhabi (U A E) | Centre (Foreign Posting) | External Affairs / Overseas Indian Affairs | 05/08/2015 - 05/08/2018 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Shipping New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Shipping | 07/02/2014 - 27/07/2015 |
| 8 | On Compulsory Wait | Labour & Employment | Centre | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 15/12/2013 - 06/02/2014 |
| 9 | PS To Union Minister | Labour & Employment Delhi | Centre | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 01/08/2013 - 15/12/2013 |
| 10 | PS To Minister Of State | Railways Delhi | Centre | Transport / Railways | 11/12/2012 - 30/07/2013 |
| 11 | Commissioner | Taxes Deptt Dimapur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/08/2011 - 07/12/2012 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Collectorate Mon ( Nagaland) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/05/2008 - 30/07/2011 |
| 13 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/01/2008 - 30/04/2008 |
| 14 | SDO/SDM | DM & E.O. Phek | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/08/2006 - 11/01/2008 |
| 15 | AC (UT)with DC | Collectorate Mon ( Nagaland) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/06/2005 - 31/05/2006 |
| 16 | On Training | Nagaland | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/09/2004 - 08/08/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
| 2 | 2019 | 14th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 23/09/2019 | 18/10/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | MCT PHASE IV | 26Days | |
| 2 | 2013 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 3 | 2012 | FINANCE&FISCAL MGT | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Dinesh Kumar belong to?
Shri Dinesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, batch of 2004, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Dinesh Kumar's age?
Shri Dinesh Kumar is 50 years old, born on 14 December 1975.
What was Shri Dinesh Kumar's last posting?
Shri Dinesh Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi until 06 December 2026.
How many years has Shri Dinesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Dinesh Kumar has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Dinesh Kumar held?
Shri Dinesh Kumar has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Dinesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Dinesh Kumar held in one role was 5y 2m as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi.
What is Shri Dinesh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Dinesh Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Rajasthan Univ Jaipur Maharaja college jaipur, M.Sc. Raj. University Jaipur, M.A. Raj. University Jaipur.
How was Shri Dinesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Dinesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
