About Shri Kuldip Narayan
Shri Kuldip Narayan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Kuldip Narayan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kuldip Narayan's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Kuldip Narayan has held 21 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; PS To Minister Of State, Environment, Forest & Climate Change; PS To Minister Of State, Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y 9m as Director, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Kuldip Narayan last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi, until 20 August 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Kuldip Narayan's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.Tech. IIT Kanpur. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Kanpur | Mech.engg. | 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 | Joint Secretary | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 14/10/2021 - 20/08/2026 |
| 2 | PS To Minister Of State | Environment, Forest & Climate Change | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 13/08/2021 - 12/10/2021 |
| 3 | PS To Minister Of State | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 02/09/2019 - 07/07/2021 |
| 4 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2018 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 04/12/2015 - 31/12/2017 |
| 6 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 04/12/2015 - 31/12/2017 |
| 7 | District Magistrate | Madhubani | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/09/2015 - 03/12/2015 |
| 8 | Director | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 11/05/2015 - 12/09/2015 |
| 9 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 11/05/2015 - 12/09/2015 |
| 10 | Adviser | Planning Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 26/03/2015 - 10/05/2015 |
| 11 | Under Suspension | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/01/2015 - 26/03/2015 |
| 12 | Municipal Commissioner & C E O | Municipal Affairs Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 15/04/2013 - 30/01/2015 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Jala Samvardhana Yojana Sangha Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 15/04/2013 - 22/08/2014 |
| 14 | District Magistrate | Munger | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/02/2011 - 15/04/2013 |
| 15 | District Magistrate | Chapra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/09/2010 - 13/02/2011 |
| 16 | Managing Director | Co-op Consumer’s Fedn Ltd (CONFED) Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 01/09/2010 - 27/09/2010 |
| 17 | Chairman | Bridge Construction Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 04/07/2010 - 27/09/2010 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Gopalganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/05/2009 - 06/07/2010 |
| 19 | Jt Secy | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 31/03/2009 - 23/05/2009 |
| 20 | S D O | Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2009 - 14/02/2009 |
| 21 | S D O | Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/07/2007 - 31/12/2008 |
| 22 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 24/07/2007 |
| 23 | Assistant Collector | Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/05/2005 - 22/05/2005 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MCT Phase-3, 2015 | 01/06/2015 | 17/07/2015 |
| 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 | 2019-2020 | E-Governance (Opportunities and Challenges) | National Institute for Smart Government | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Kuldip Narayan belong to?
Shri Kuldip Narayan is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2005, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kuldip Narayan's age?
Shri Kuldip Narayan is 46 years old, born on 08 September 1980.
What was Shri Kuldip Narayan's last posting?
Shri Kuldip Narayan last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi until 20 August 2026.
How many years has Shri Kuldip Narayan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kuldip Narayan has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kuldip Narayan held?
Shri Kuldip Narayan has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Kuldip Narayan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kuldip Narayan held in one role was 8y 9m as Director, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Kuldip Narayan's educational qualification?
Shri Kuldip Narayan holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT Kanpur.
How was Shri Kuldip Narayan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kuldip Narayan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
