About Shri Rajat Kumar
Shri Rajat Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Rajat Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajat Kumar's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Rajat Kumar has held 18 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi; Director(Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Delhi; Director (Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Chhattisgarh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 10m as Sanchalak, Civil Aviation Chhattisgarh.
Shri Rajat Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi, until 21 August 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Rajat Kumar's educational qualifications on record include History from B.A. U/Madras; Public Policy from Master of Arts IGNOU New Delhi IGNOU. 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.A. U/Madras | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master of Arts IGNOU New Delhi IGNOU | Public Policy | Third | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Harvard University The Harvard Businessss School | Public Admn | Awarded | -- |
| 4 | -- | Masters in Public Policy Harvard University The Harvard Businessss School | Administrative Mgmt | Pass | -- |
| 5 | -- | Master of Arts Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts | Public Admn | 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 | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 04/10/2022 - 21/08/2024 |
| 2 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Delhi | Centre | Home / Census | 14/06/2021 - 03/10/2022 |
| 3 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Chhattisgarh | Centre | Home / Census | 22/08/2019 - 11/06/2021 |
| 4 | Director | Economic Affairs Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Statistics | 07/06/2019 - 21/08/2019 |
| 5 | Director | Dte of Statistics Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning & Prog Implementation | 07/06/2019 - 21/08/2019 |
| 6 | Director | Social Welfare Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 26/12/2018 - 07/06/2019 |
| 7 | Director | Social Welfare Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 26/12/2018 - 07/06/2019 |
| 8 | Chief Executive Officer | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 04/06/2018 - 24/12/2018 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Naya Raipur Development Authority (NARDA) Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 04/06/2018 - 24/12/2018 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | Naya Raipur Development Authority (NARDA) Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 02/03/2015 - 13/06/2017 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 02/03/2015 - 13/06/2017 |
| 12 | Sanchalak | Civil Aviation Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Civil Aviation | 04/10/2014 - 24/07/2017 |
| 13 | Jt Secy To C M | Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Chief Minister's Sectt. | 04/10/2014 - 24/05/2017 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 01/01/2014 - 04/10/2014 |
| 15 | Mission Coordinator | Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Adult Literacy | 01/01/2014 - 04/10/2014 |
| 16 | District Collector | Korba | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/07/2012 - 31/12/2013 |
| 17 | District Collector | Bijapur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/09/2010 - 25/07/2012 |
| 18 | C E O | Zila Panchayat Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2009 - 14/09/2010 |
| 19 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 05/06/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 20 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat North Bastar (Kanker) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 21/02/2008 - 05/06/2008 |
| 21 | S D O | Raigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/08/2007 - 21/02/2008 |
| 22 | Assistant Collector | Kawardha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 13/06/2006 - 04/08/2007 |
| 23 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 22/08/2005 - 10/08/2007 |
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 | 2021 | 15th Round of Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme 2021 | 02/08/2021 | 27/08/2021 |
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 Rajat Kumar belong to?
Shri Rajat Kumar is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2005, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajat Kumar's age?
Shri Rajat Kumar is 44 years old, born on 18 June 1982.
What was Shri Rajat Kumar's last posting?
Shri Rajat Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi until 21 August 2024.
How many years has Shri Rajat Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajat Kumar has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajat Kumar held?
Shri Rajat Kumar has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri Rajat Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajat Kumar held in one role was 2y 10m as Sanchalak, Civil Aviation Chhattisgarh.
What is Shri Rajat Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Rajat Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.A. U/Madras, Master of Arts IGNOU New Delhi IGNOU, M.A. Harvard University The Harvard Businessss School, Masters in Public Policy Harvard University The Harvard Businessss School, Master of Arts Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts.
How was Shri Rajat Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajat Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
