About Dr. Saket Kumar
Dr. Saket Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Haryana cadre. Dr. Saket Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Saket Kumar's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 21 years of service, Dr. Saket Kumar has held 20 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Director General, Medical Education & Research Haryana; Managing Director, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (UHBVNL) Haryana; Divisional Commissioner, Divisional Commissioner Division Karnal. The longest single tenure was 2y 8m as Director, Industries.
Dr. Saket Kumar is currently serving as Additional Principal Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Office Haryana, a position held since 28 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Dr. Saket Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. Patna University Patna; Paediatrics from M.D. C.S.Maharaj Univ. Lucknow. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. Patna University Patna | Medicine | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.D. C.S.Maharaj Univ. Lucknow | Paediatrics | - | -- |
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 | Additional Principal Secy To C M | Chief Minister's Office Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | / | 28/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director General | Medical Education & Research Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 02/01/2024 - 28/11/2024 |
| 3 | Managing Director | Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (UHBVNL) Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 11/04/2023 - 28/11/2024 |
| 4 | Divisional Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Division Karnal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 08/12/2022 - 01/01/2024 |
| 5 | Director | Industries | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 31/03/2020 - 01/12/2022 |
| 6 | Adviser | Transport | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 31/03/2020 - 01/12/2022 |
| 7 | Spl Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Border Management | 12/11/2017 - 30/03/2020 |
| 8 | Dir-Cum-Spl. Secy | Food & Drugs Admin Haryana | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Ayurveda | 12/11/2017 - 30/03/2020 |
| 9 | Mission Director | National Rural Health Mission | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 19/09/2016 - 11/11/2017 |
| 10 | Spl Secy | Technical Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 08/08/2016 - 19/09/2016 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Bhiwani | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/11/2014 - 08/08/2016 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Fatehabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/02/2013 - 31/01/2014 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Ambala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2012 - 12/02/2013 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Mahendragarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/02/2011 - 31/12/2011 |
| 15 | ADC Cum CEO | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Jhajjar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2009 - 07/02/2011 |
| 16 | ADC Cum CEO | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Jhajjar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 13/06/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 17 | S D O (C) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/02/2008 - 13/06/2008 |
| 18 | S D O (C) | Solan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 27/09/2007 - 13/02/2008 |
| 19 | S D O (C) | Panchkula | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/08/2007 - 28/09/2007 |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner | Sonepat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/11/2006 - 17/08/2007 |
| 21 | Assistant Commissioner | Hisar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 22/06/2006 - 16/11/2006 |
| 22 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 22/06/2006 |
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 | 2023-2024 | Inner Engineering Leadership Program (Offline) | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Saket Kumar belong to?
Dr. Saket Kumar is an IAS officer of the Haryana cadre, batch of 2005, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Saket Kumar's age?
Dr. Saket Kumar is 51 years old, born on 20 November 1974.
What is Dr. Saket Kumar's current posting?
Dr. Saket Kumar is currently serving as Additional Principal Secy To C M, Chief Minister's Office Haryana since 28 November 2024.
How many years has Dr. Saket Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Saket Kumar has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Saket Kumar held?
Dr. Saket Kumar has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Dr. Saket Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Saket Kumar held in one role was 2y 8m as Director, Industries.
What is Dr. Saket Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. Saket Kumar holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. Patna University Patna, M.D. C.S.Maharaj Univ. Lucknow.
How was Dr. Saket Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Saket Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
