About Dr. Raj Shekhar
Dr. Raj Shekhar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. Dr. Raj Shekhar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Raj Shekhar's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 22 years of service, Dr. Raj Shekhar has held 13 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Kanpur Division Kanpur; Divisional Commissioner, Kanpur; Managing Director, U.P. State Road Transport Corpn (UPSRTC) Lucknow.
Dr. Raj Shekhar is currently serving as Secretary, Agriculture Deptt Lucknow, a position held since 31 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 8m each.
Dr. Raj Shekhar's educational qualifications on record include Animal Husby from B.V.Sc. & A.H. Dharwad. 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.V.Sc. & A.H. Dharwad | Animal Husby | 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 | Agriculture Deptt Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 31/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Divisional Commissioner | Kanpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 15/09/2020 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Divisional Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Kanpur Division Kanpur | Cadre (AIS) | / | 15/09/2020 - 30/05/2023 |
| 4 | Managing Director | U.P. State Road Transport Corpn (UPSRTC) Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/07/2019 - 15/09/2020 |
| 5 | Managing Director | U.P. State Road Transport Corpn (UPSRTC) Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 12/07/2019 - 15/09/2020 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Basti | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/06/2018 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Special Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 07/07/2017 - 07/06/2018 |
| 8 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 15/07/2014 - Till-Date |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/02/2014 - 06/07/2017 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Lucknow | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 15/07/2011 - 14/07/2014 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Moradabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/02/2011 - 15/07/2011 |
| 12 | District Collector | Unnao | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/05/2008 - 27/02/2011 |
| 13 | Chief Dev Officer | Allahabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 14/06/2007 - 15/05/2008 |
| 14 | Jt Magistrate | Faizabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/09/2004 - 14/06/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
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 Dr. Raj Shekhar belong to?
Dr. Raj Shekhar is an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, batch of 2004, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Raj Shekhar's age?
Dr. Raj Shekhar is 49 years old, born on 06 January 1977.
What is Dr. Raj Shekhar's current posting?
Dr. Raj Shekhar is currently serving as Secretary, Agriculture Deptt Lucknow since 31 May 2023.
How many years has Dr. Raj Shekhar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Raj Shekhar has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Raj Shekhar held?
Dr. Raj Shekhar has held 13 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Dr. Raj Shekhar's educational qualification?
Dr. Raj Shekhar holds the following qualification: B.V.Sc. & A.H. Dharwad.
How was Dr. Raj Shekhar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Raj Shekhar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
