About Shri Rakesh Shankar
Shri Rakesh Shankar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2004 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Rakesh Shankar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rakesh Shankar's domicile state on record is Maharashtra.
Over 22 years of service, Shri Rakesh Shankar has held 15 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Admin Deptt Ahmedabad; Chief Executive Officer, Guj Municipal Fin Bd Gandhinagar; District Collector, Anand. The longest single tenure was 7y 1m as Secretary, General Administration Planning Gandhinagar.
Shri Rakesh Shankar is currently serving as Secretary, General Administration Planning Gandhinagar, a position held since 09 September 2019. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Rakesh Shankar's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.. 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. MUMBAI | Political Sc. | 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 | Secretary | General Administration Planning Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 09/09/2019 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Deputy Municipal Commissioner | Municipal Admin Deptt Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | / | 22/09/2016 - 08/09/2019 |
| 3 | Chief Executive Officer | Guj Municipal Fin Bd Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 07/03/2015 - 21/09/2016 |
| 4 | District Collector | Anand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/07/2014 - 06/03/2015 |
| 5 | District Collector | Narmada | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/04/2013 - 04/07/2014 |
| 6 | District Collector | Dahod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/11/2012 - 16/04/2013 |
| 7 | District Dev Officer | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 06/07/2011 - 05/11/2012 |
| 8 | District Dev Officer | Coordination Deptt Mahesana | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Coordination | 16/04/2010 - 06/07/2011 |
| 9 | Additional District Magistrate & Collector | Kailashahar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/08/2008 - 23/10/2009 |
| 10 | O S D To C M | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 01/01/2008 - 06/08/2008 |
| 11 | Managing Director | State Road Transport Corpn Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 20/08/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
| 12 | Jt Secy & Dir | Urban Dev Deptt Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 20/08/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
| 13 | S D M | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2006 - 19/08/2007 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2006 - 01/08/2006 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Tripura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/07/2005 - 01/08/2006 |
| 16 | Additional Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/09/2004 - 06/07/2005 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MCT Phase-3, 2015 | 01/06/2015 | 17/07/2015 |
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 Rakesh Shankar belong to?
Shri Rakesh Shankar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2004, with Maharashtra as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rakesh Shankar's age?
Shri Rakesh Shankar is 50 years old, born on 24 November 1975.
What is Shri Rakesh Shankar's current posting?
Shri Rakesh Shankar is currently serving as Secretary, General Administration Planning Gandhinagar since 09 September 2019.
How many years has Shri Rakesh Shankar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rakesh Shankar has 22 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rakesh Shankar held?
Shri Rakesh Shankar has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Rakesh Shankar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rakesh Shankar held in one role was 7y 1m as Secretary, General Administration Planning Gandhinagar.
How was Shri Rakesh Shankar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rakesh Shankar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
