About Shri Ajay Yadav
Shri Ajay Yadav is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Ajay Yadav joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajay Yadav's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Ajay Yadav has held 20 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, New & Renewable Energy New Delhi; PS To Minister, Civil Aviation; Director, Civil Aviation. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Ajay Yadav is currently serving as Secretary, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Deptt. Patna, a position held since 29 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Shri Ajay Yadav's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. Roorkee Univ Roorkee. 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.E. Roorkee Univ Roorkee | Mech.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 | Prohibition, Excise and Registration Deptt. Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 29/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | New & Renewable Energy New Delhi | Centre | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 19/10/2022 - 11/12/2024 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Civil Aviation | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 18/09/2021 - 18/10/2022 |
| 4 | Director | Civil Aviation | Centre | Transport / Civil Aviation | 01/07/2019 - 17/09/2021 |
| 5 | Deputy Secretary | Civil Aviation New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Civil Aviation | 10/05/2019 - 30/06/2019 |
| 6 | OSD To Minister | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 21/12/2018 - 09/05/2019 |
| 7 | On Compulsory Wait | External Affairs | Centre | / | 18/10/2018 - 20/12/2018 |
| 8 | PS To Minister Of State | External Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 12/12/2017 - 17/10/2018 |
| 9 | N.A. | Uttar Pradesh | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 12/07/2014 - 30/11/2017 |
| 10 | Director | Agri & Horticulture Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 01/01/2014 - 12/07/2014 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Watershed Mgmt | 01/01/2014 - 12/07/2014 |
| 12 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/04/2013 - 21/06/2013 |
| 13 | Director | Horticulture Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 24/01/2013 - 28/04/2013 |
| 14 | Mission Director | Horticulture & Plantation Crops Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 11/01/2013 - 28/04/2013 |
| 15 | Chief Executive Officer | Watershed Dev Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Watershed Mgmt | 11/01/2013 - 24/01/2013 |
| 16 | Project Dir | Koshi Rehablitation and Reconstruction Project Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Rehabilitation | 08/06/2012 - 11/01/2013 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Buxar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/07/2009 - 07/06/2012 |
| 18 | Spl Officer | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 14/02/2009 - 27/07/2009 |
| 19 | S D O | Supaul | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/08/2007 - 14/02/2009 |
| 20 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 30/08/2007 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/05/2005 - 22/08/2005 |
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 | 2020-2021 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajay Yadav belong to?
Shri Ajay Yadav is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2005, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajay Yadav's age?
Shri Ajay Yadav is 49 years old, born on 31 December 1976.
What is Shri Ajay Yadav's current posting?
Shri Ajay Yadav is currently serving as Secretary, Prohibition, Excise and Registration Deptt. Patna since 29 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Ajay Yadav served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajay Yadav has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajay Yadav held?
Shri Ajay Yadav has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Ajay Yadav's educational qualification?
Shri Ajay Yadav holds the following qualification: B.E. Roorkee Univ Roorkee.
How was Shri Ajay Yadav recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajay Yadav was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
