About Dr. Manish Kumar
Dr. Manish Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Bihar cadre. Dr. Manish Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Manish Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 21 years of service, Dr. Manish Kumar has held 14 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Director, Animal Husbandry Deptt Patna; Commissioner, Darbhanga Div Darbhanga; Regional Commissioner, Municipal Admin Bihar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as Commissioner, Darbhanga Div Darbhanga.
Dr. Manish Kumar last served as Director, Animal Husbandry Deptt Patna, until 04 August 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Dr. Manish Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Economics from B.A. U/Allahabad; Management from PG Diploma IMD & R Pune. 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. U/Allahabad | Economics | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma IMD & R Pune | Management | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. U/Pune Pune | Economics | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | Ph. D. University of Mumbai | Economics | - | -- |
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 | Director | Animal Husbandry Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 25/06/2025 - 04/08/2025 |
| 2 | Commissioner | Darbhanga Div Darbhanga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 01/05/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Regional Commissioner | Municipal Admin Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 03/09/2019 - 30/04/2021 |
| 4 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 31/07/2017 - 02/09/2019 |
| 5 | Assistant Pvt Secy | Commerce & Industry Industrial Policy & Promotion | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 13/06/2014 - 12/06/2017 |
| 6 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/04/2013 - 13/06/2014 |
| 7 | Registrar | Co-op Societies Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 11/01/2013 - 28/04/2013 |
| 8 | Commissioner | National Rural Empt Guarantee Act(NREGA) Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 07/07/2011 - 06/04/2012 |
| 9 | Director | Bih Renewable Energy Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 07/07/2011 - 06/04/2012 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Jamui | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/02/2011 - 04/06/2011 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Bih State Water Bd Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 04/10/2010 - 07/07/2011 |
| 12 | Chief Executive Officer | Municipal Corpn Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 04/10/2010 - 07/07/2011 |
| 13 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Lakhisarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/12/2009 - 04/10/2010 |
| 14 | S D O | Sasaram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 24/07/2007 - 20/12/2009 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 24/07/2007 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Begusarai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/05/2005 - 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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Manish Kumar belong to?
Dr. Manish Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2005, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Manish Kumar's age?
Dr. Manish Kumar is 51 years old, born on 21 September 1975.
What was Dr. Manish Kumar's last posting?
Dr. Manish Kumar last served as Director, Animal Husbandry Deptt Patna until 04 August 2025.
How many years has Dr. Manish Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Manish Kumar has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Manish Kumar held?
Dr. Manish Kumar has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Dr. Manish Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Manish Kumar held in one role was 5y 5m as Commissioner, Darbhanga Div Darbhanga.
What is Dr. Manish Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. Manish Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.A. U/Allahabad, PG Diploma IMD & R Pune, M.A. U/Pune Pune, Ph. D. University of Mumbai.
How was Dr. Manish Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Manish Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
