About Shri Kundan Kumar
Shri Kundan Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Kundan Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kundan Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Kundan Kumar has held 19 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Adviser, NITI Aayog New Delhi; PS To Minister, Defence. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Kundan Kumar is currently serving as Resident Commissioner, Bihar, a position held since 15 February 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Kundan Kumar's educational qualifications on record include History from B.A. Delhi; Contract and Taxation Law from Master of Business Laws National Law School of India Univedrsity Bangalore University College. 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.A. Delhi | History | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master of Business Laws National Law School of India Univedrsity Bangalore University College | Contract and Taxation Law | Pass | -- |
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 | Resident Commissioner | Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 15/02/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 04/02/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Adviser | NITI Aayog New Delhi | Centre | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning & Prog Implementation | 23/08/2021 - 03/02/2023 |
| 4 | PS To Minister | Defence | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 13/06/2019 - 23/08/2021 |
| 5 | Winding Up | Home Affairs | Centre | / | 31/05/2019 - 12/06/2019 |
| 6 | PS To Minister | Home Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 11/07/2018 - 30/05/2019 |
| 7 | PS To Minister | Home Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 06/12/2017 - 10/07/2018 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 16/10/2017 - 30/11/2017 |
| 9 | PS To Minister Of State(IC) | Skill Development & Entrepreneurship New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 04/02/2015 - 15/10/2017 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/08/2013 - 30/01/2015 |
| 11 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/04/2013 - 21/06/2013 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/03/2013 - 29/08/2013 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Samastipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/02/2011 - 05/03/2013 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Aurangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/10/2008 - 13/02/2011 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Bih State Food Corpn Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 29/07/2008 - 30/09/2008 |
| 16 | OSD | Personnel & AR Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 03/03/2008 - 31/07/2008 |
| 17 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/05/2007 - 29/02/2008 |
| 18 | S D O | Bhojpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 31/07/2006 - 25/04/2007 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector & A D M | Purnia | 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 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
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 Kundan Kumar belong to?
Shri Kundan Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2004, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kundan Kumar's age?
Shri Kundan Kumar is 51 years old, born on 28 July 1975.
What is Shri Kundan Kumar's current posting?
Shri Kundan Kumar is currently serving as Resident Commissioner, Bihar since 15 February 2023.
How many years has Shri Kundan Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kundan Kumar has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kundan Kumar held?
Shri Kundan Kumar has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Kundan Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Kundan Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.A. Delhi, Master of Business Laws National Law School of India Univedrsity Bangalore University College.
How was Shri Kundan Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kundan Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
