About Shri Divesh Sehara
Shri Divesh Sehara is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Divesh Sehara joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Divesh Sehara's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Divesh Sehara has held 20 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Mission Director, Cadre (AIS); Managing Director, SC/ST Welfare Department; District Collector And District Magistrate, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Kaimur. The longest single tenure was 5y 8m as Secretary, SC/ST Welfare Department Patna.
Shri Divesh Sehara is currently serving as Secretary, SC/ST Welfare Department Patna, a position held since 28 February 2021. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Shri Divesh Sehara's educational qualifications on record include Economics from Graduate Mahatma Gandhi Univ. Kottayam. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Mahatma Gandhi Univ. Kottayam | Economics | 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 | SC/ST Welfare Department Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 28/02/2021 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Mission Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 28/05/2019 - 27/02/2021 |
| 3 | Managing Director | SC/ST Welfare Department | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC Welfare | 07/12/2015 - 27/05/2019 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Kaimur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/09/2015 - 06/12/2015 |
| 5 | Managing Director | Bih State SC Co-op Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC Welfare | 06/09/2014 - 11/09/2015 |
| 6 | Additional Registrar | Co-op Societies Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 06/09/2014 - 11/09/2015 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 26/08/2014 - 05/09/2014 |
| 8 | Director | SC/ST Welfare Department | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 17/06/2014 - 26/08/2014 |
| 9 | Mission Director | Mahadalit Vikas Social Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 17/06/2014 - 26/08/2014 |
| 10 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 10/06/2014 - 16/06/2014 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Siwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2014 - 09/06/2014 |
| 12 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/04/2013 - 21/06/2013 |
| 13 | Commissioner & Inspector General | Excise & Registration Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 11/01/2013 - 28/04/2013 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nawadah | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/10/2011 - 11/01/2013 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 11/02/2011 - 30/09/2011 |
| 16 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 11/02/2011 - 30/09/2011 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Lakhisarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/09/2010 - 10/02/2011 |
| 18 | Jt Secy | Transport Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 05/07/2010 - 27/09/2010 |
| 19 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Banka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2009 - 04/07/2010 |
| 20 | Jt Secy | Home Deptt Banka | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 12/02/2009 - 31/07/2009 |
| 21 | S D O | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2009 - 12/02/2009 |
| 22 | S D O | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/08/2007 - 31/12/2008 |
| 23 | Assistant Collector | Gaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/06/2006 - 19/08/2007 |
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 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2016-2017 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance | 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 Divesh Sehara belong to?
Shri Divesh Sehara is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2005, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Divesh Sehara's age?
Shri Divesh Sehara is 47 years old, born on 07 January 1979.
What is Shri Divesh Sehara's current posting?
Shri Divesh Sehara is currently serving as Secretary, SC/ST Welfare Department Patna since 28 February 2021.
How many years has Shri Divesh Sehara served as an IAS officer?
Shri Divesh Sehara has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Divesh Sehara held?
Shri Divesh Sehara has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Divesh Sehara's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Divesh Sehara held in one role was 5y 8m as Secretary, SC/ST Welfare Department Patna.
What is Shri Divesh Sehara's educational qualification?
Shri Divesh Sehara holds the following qualification: Graduate Mahatma Gandhi Univ. Kottayam.
How was Shri Divesh Sehara recruited to the IAS?
Shri Divesh Sehara was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
