About Shri Ashish Kumar
Shri Ashish Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Ashish Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ashish Kumar's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Ashish Kumar has held 18 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Additional Resident Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Home Affairs Home New Delhi; PS To Minister Of State, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 8m as Jt Secy, Social Welfare.
Shri Ashish Kumar is currently serving as Resident Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi, a position held since 19 August 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Ashish Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.E. Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishvavidyalaya Bhopal University College; Public Policy from M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi University College. The officer has completed 9 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishvavidyalaya Bhopal University College | Mech.engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi University College | Public Policy | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | ICWAI Institute of Cost Accountants of India Kolkata University College | Accountancy | Pass | -- |
| 4 | -- | Master of Business Laws National Law School of India University Bangalore University College | Business 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 | Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 19/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Resident Commissioner | Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 16/07/2024 - 19/08/2024 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Home Affairs Home New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 21/10/2021 - 08/07/2024 |
| 4 | PS To Minister Of State | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 05/07/2019 - 27/08/2022 |
| 5 | PS To Minister Of State | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 07/06/2019 - 04/07/2019 |
| 6 | PS To Minister Of State | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 07/09/2018 - 30/05/2019 |
| 7 | OSD To Minister Of State | Atomic Energy | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 28/08/2017 - 06/09/2018 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Social Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 01/01/2014 - 26/08/2017 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Social Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 12/08/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 10 | District Collector | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Thoothukudi / Tutukorin | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/07/2011 - 06/08/2013 |
| 11 | District Collector | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Kanyakumari | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/06/2011 - 22/07/2011 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Municipal Admn & Urb Deptt Corpn of Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 16/11/2010 - 06/06/2011 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Municipal Admn & Urb Deptt Ambattur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 22/09/2009 - 15/11/2010 |
| 14 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 01/01/2009 - 19/09/2009 |
| 15 | Jt Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 18/08/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Vellore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/08/2007 - 16/08/2008 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/2006 - 17/08/2007 |
| 18 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 17/06/2006 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Policy Analysis and Decision Making | National Academy of Audit & Accounts | Shimla | 1 |
| 2 | 2014-2015 | Public Financial Management & Accountability | International Centre for Information Systems and Audit | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2016-2017 | Ethics in Public Services | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 5 | 2017-2018 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ashish Kumar belong to?
Shri Ashish Kumar is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2005, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ashish Kumar's age?
Shri Ashish Kumar is 46 years old, born on 09 January 1980.
What is Shri Ashish Kumar's current posting?
Shri Ashish Kumar is currently serving as Resident Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi New Delhi since 19 August 2024.
How many years has Shri Ashish Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ashish Kumar has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ashish Kumar held?
Shri Ashish Kumar has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Ashish Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ashish Kumar held in one role was 3y 8m as Jt Secy, Social Welfare.
What is Shri Ashish Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Ashish Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.E. Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishvavidyalaya Bhopal University College, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi University College, ICWAI Institute of Cost Accountants of India Kolkata University College, Master of Business Laws National Law School of India University Bangalore University College.
How was Shri Ashish Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ashish Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
