About Shri Prashant Kumar
Shri Prashant Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Prashant Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Prashant Kumar's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Prashant Kumar has held 12 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Secretary, D/o Finance, Ranchi; Secretary, Higher & Tech Edu Deptt Jharkhand; Secretary, Jharkhand. The longest single tenure was 14y 4m as Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad.
Shri Prashant Kumar is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Water Resources Ranchi, a position held since 15 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 4y 1m each.
Shri Prashant Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. IIT,KANPUR. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT,KANPUR | Electrical Engg. | 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 | D/o Water Resources Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 15/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | D/o Finance, Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | / | 19/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Higher & Tech Edu Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 18/07/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 19/01/2023 - 17/07/2023 |
| 5 | Secretary | D/o Water Resources Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 27/09/2022 - 18/01/2023 |
| 6 | Secretary | Commercial Taxes | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 05/11/2018 - 26/09/2022 |
| 7 | On Ex-India Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 15/09/2017 - 30/09/2018 |
| 8 | Municipal Commissioner | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 18/02/2015 - 12/09/2017 |
| 9 | Settlement Officer | Dumka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Settlement | 30/03/2013 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Dhanbad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/06/2012 - Till-Date |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Dumka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 23/06/2008 - 23/06/2012 |
| 12 | S D O | Jamtara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 03/08/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
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 |
| 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 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Prashant Kumar belong to?
Shri Prashant Kumar is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2004, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Prashant Kumar's age?
Shri Prashant Kumar is 49 years old, born on 06 August 1977.
What is Shri Prashant Kumar's current posting?
Shri Prashant Kumar is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Water Resources Ranchi since 15 February 2025.
How many years has Shri Prashant Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Prashant Kumar has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Prashant Kumar held?
Shri Prashant Kumar has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Prashant Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Prashant Kumar held in one role was 14y 4m as Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad.
What is Shri Prashant Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Prashant Kumar holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT,KANPUR.
How was Shri Prashant Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Prashant Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
