About Dr. Balkar Singh
Dr. Balkar Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Dr. Balkar Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Balkar Singh's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 22 years of service, Dr. Balkar Singh has held 19 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula. The longest single tenure was 7y 7m as Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula.
Dr. Balkar Singh is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Drinking Water & Namami Gange Deptt. Uttar Pradesh, a position held since 21 April 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Dr. Balkar Singh's educational qualifications on record include Veterinary Sc. from B.V.Sc. & A.H. HISAR; Veterinary Sc. from M.V.Sc. BAREILLY. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.V.Sc. & A.H. HISAR | Veterinary Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.V.Sc. BAREILLY | Veterinary Sc. | 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 To Government | Drinking Water & Namami Gange Deptt. Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 21/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | MD | Jal Nigam | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 14/04/2022 - 20/04/2023 |
| 3 | Deputy Commissioner | Panchkula | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/02/2019 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Chief Administration Officer | Panchkula & Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Bd Panchkula | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/02/2019 - Till-Date |
| 5 | N.A. | Haryana | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 08/01/2019 - 07/01/2022 |
| 6 | Director | Handicapped Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Disabled Welfare | 08/06/2018 - 07/01/2019 |
| 7 | Special Secretary | Geology & Mining | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Geology | 23/05/2017 - 04/06/2018 |
| 8 | Special Secretary | Indl Design Centre (IDC) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 03/06/2016 - 22/05/2017 |
| 9 | DM | Aligarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 14/02/2015 - 03/06/2016 |
| 10 | Special Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 19/06/2014 - 13/02/2015 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Rampur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/08/2011 - 18/06/2014 |
| 12 | District Magistrate | Etah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/04/2010 - 15/08/2011 |
| 13 | Principal Secy | Appointments Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Appointments | 11/02/2010 - 16/08/2011 |
| 14 | District Magistrate | Hardoi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/08/2009 - 10/02/2010 |
| 15 | Spl Secy | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 12/10/2008 - 11/02/2010 |
| 16 | N.A. | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 26/08/2008 - 12/10/2008 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/01/2008 - 26/08/2008 |
| 18 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 15/02/2007 - 22/01/2008 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Ottappalam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/08/2006 - 15/02/2007 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 02/07/2005 - 01/07/2006 |
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 |
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 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2020-2021 | Urban Development in India; Cities of Tomorrow-Equitable, Sustainable and Resilient | Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Balkar Singh belong to?
Dr. Balkar Singh is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2004, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Balkar Singh's age?
Dr. Balkar Singh is 51 years old, born on 02 July 1975.
What is Dr. Balkar Singh's current posting?
Dr. Balkar Singh is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Drinking Water & Namami Gange Deptt. Uttar Pradesh since 21 April 2023.
How many years has Dr. Balkar Singh served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Balkar Singh has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Balkar Singh held?
Dr. Balkar Singh has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Dr. Balkar Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Balkar Singh held in one role was 7y 7m as Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula.
What is Dr. Balkar Singh's educational qualification?
Dr. Balkar Singh holds the following qualifications: B.V.Sc. & A.H. HISAR, M.V.Sc. BAREILLY.
How was Dr. Balkar Singh recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Balkar Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.