About Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala has held 15 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Information & Broadcasting New Delhi; Secretary, Finance (Exp.) Gandhinagar; Commissioner & Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 7m as Commissioner & Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar.
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala last served as Joint Secretary, Information & Broadcasting New Delhi, until 18 June 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala's educational qualifications on record include Physics from B.Sc. Magadh Univ; Chemistry from M.Sc. Magadh Univ Bodh-Gaya. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Sc. Magadh Univ | Physics | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. Magadh Univ Bodh-Gaya | Chemistry | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | PG Diploma CIPE&T Madras | Plasti Techlogy | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | Certificate course THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE NEW DELHI THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE | Intellectual Property Rights | Grade 'A' | -- |
| 5 | -- | Certificate course Indian Law Institue New Delhi THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE | Cyber Law | Grade 'A+' | -- |
| 6 | -- | Master of Arts IGNOU New Delhi LBSNAA | Public Policy | Grade 'B' | -- |
| 7 | -- | Master in Business Administration SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY MANIPAL SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY | Management | Pass | -- |
| 8 | -- | Master of Arts King's College London King's College London | South Asian Security Issues | Pass with Merit | -- |
| 9 | -- | Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) GUJARAT | Administrative Mgmt | - | -- |
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 | Joint Secretary | Information & Broadcasting New Delhi | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Information | 19/06/2025 - 18/06/2030 |
| 2 | Secretary | Finance (Exp.) Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 01/02/2024 - 27/05/2025 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Secy | Women & Child Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 14/06/2021 - 27/01/2025 |
| 4 | Additional Secy To Govt. | Home Deptt Home Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Law & Order | 10/09/2020 - 13/06/2021 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Administration Deptt. O/o D M & Collector Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/12/2019 - 09/09/2020 |
| 6 | Member Secy | Drinking Water & Sanitation Deptt Water Supply & Sewage Bd Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 30/09/2019 - 28/11/2019 |
| 7 | Director | Education Deptt Dte of Technical Edu Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 02/05/2017 - 15/09/2018 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Administration Deptt. O/o D M & Collector Patan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/05/2016 - 01/05/2017 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Administration Deptt. O/o D M & Collector Kheda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/02/2014 - 10/05/2016 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue Administration Deptt. O/o D M & Collector Surendranagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/04/2013 - 15/02/2014 |
| 11 | District Dev Officer | Rural Dev & Panchyati Raj District Panchayat Anand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 06/07/2011 - 20/04/2013 |
| 12 | District Dev Officer | Rural Dev & Panchyati Raj District Panchayat Surendranagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 11/11/2009 - 05/07/2011 |
| 13 | Additional Collector | Anand | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 07/01/2009 - 07/11/2009 |
| 14 | Jt Magistrate | Chamoli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 24/08/2007 - 06/01/2009 |
| 15 | On Training | Uttaranchal | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 31/12/2005 - 24/08/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012-2013 | Public Private Partnership | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
| 2 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT PHASE III TRAINING | 1Mn 1Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala belong to?
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2005, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala's age?
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala is 52 years old, born on 17 January 1974.
What was Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala's last posting?
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala last served as Joint Secretary, Information & Broadcasting New Delhi until 18 June 2030.
How many years has Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala served as an IAS officer?
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala held?
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala held in one role was 3y 7m as Commissioner & Secy, Women & Child Dev Deptt Sachivalaya Gandhinagar.
What is Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala's educational qualification?
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Magadh Univ, M.Sc. Magadh Univ Bodh-Gaya, PG Diploma CIPE&T Madras, Certificate course THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE NEW DELHI THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE, Certificate course Indian Law Institue New Delhi THE INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE, Master of Arts IGNOU New Delhi LBSNAA, Master in Business Administration SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY MANIPAL SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY, Master of Arts King's College London King's College London, Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) GUJARAT.
How was Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala recruited to the IAS?
Shri Krishna Kumar Nirala was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
