About Shri Purna Chandra Kishan
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Rajasthan cadre. Shri Purna Chandra Kishan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Purna Chandra Kishan's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Purna Chandra Kishan has held 10 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi; Secretary To Government, Disaster Management & Relief Deptt Jaipur; Secretary To Government, D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Employment Jaipur. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 1m as Director, Panchayat & Rural Dev.
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan last served as Joint Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi, until 04 November 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 8m each.
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan's educational qualifications on record include Mechanical engineering from B.Tech. IIT KHARAGPUR KHARAGPUR IIT KHARAGPUR; Mech.engg. from B.Tech. IIT KHARAGPUR. 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.Tech. IIT KHARAGPUR KHARAGPUR IIT KHARAGPUR | Mechanical engineering | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Tech. IIT KHARAGPUR | Mech.engg. | - | -- |
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 | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 03/09/2024 - 04/11/2025 |
| 2 | Secretary To Government | Disaster Management & Relief Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Defence / Cantonment Administration | 28/10/2022 - 02/09/2024 |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Employment Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment | 02/08/2022 - 10/06/2024 |
| 4 | Secretary | Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 18/04/2022 - 28/10/2022 |
| 5 | Secretary To Government | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt Jajpur | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/01/2021 - 10/06/2024 |
| 6 | Director | Panchayat & Rural Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 09/05/2018 - 10/06/2024 |
| 7 | Director | Education Bikaner | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 10/11/2016 - 08/05/2018 |
| 8 | Mission Director | Self Help Groups Jaipur | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 01/06/2011 - 09/11/2016 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Dungarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 29/12/2008 - 01/06/2011 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Kota | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/05/2006 - 29/12/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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 Shri Purna Chandra Kishan belong to?
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan is an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, batch of 2005, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Shri Purna Chandra Kishan's age?
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan is 52 years old, born on 26 June 1974.
What was Shri Purna Chandra Kishan's last posting?
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan last served as Joint Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi until 04 November 2025.
How many years has Shri Purna Chandra Kishan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Purna Chandra Kishan held?
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Purna Chandra Kishan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Purna Chandra Kishan held in one role was 6y 1m as Director, Panchayat & Rural Dev.
What is Shri Purna Chandra Kishan's educational qualification?
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT KHARAGPUR KHARAGPUR IIT KHARAGPUR, B.Tech. IIT KHARAGPUR.
How was Shri Purna Chandra Kishan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Purna Chandra Kishan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
