Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo has held 16 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Surguja; Earned Leave W.E.F, Cadre (AIS); Spl Secy, Public Relation. The longest single tenure was 7y 9m as Commissioner, Surguja.
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo is currently serving as Secretary, Bilaspur (CG), a position held since 14 January 2021. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo's educational qualifications on record include History from B.A. Honours IGNOU New Delhi. 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. Honours IGNOU New Delhi | History | 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 | Secretary | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 14/01/2021 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/01/2019 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Earned Leave W.E.F | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/12/2018 - 31/01/2019 |
| 4 | Spl Secy | Public Relation | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 14/06/2017 - 17/11/2018 |
| 5 | Commissioner | SC Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 26/05/2015 - 16/11/2018 |
| 6 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2014 - 26/05/2015 |
| 7 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2013 |
| 8 | District Collector | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/11/2011 - 01/01/2012 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 13/04/2011 - 16/11/2011 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 03/03/2011 - 13/04/2011 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 03/04/2010 - 03/03/2011 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 13/01/2009 - 03/04/2010 |
| 13 | Additional Collector | Rajnandgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Internal Security | 01/01/2009 - 13/01/2009 |
| 14 | S D O | Rajnandgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Internal Security | 04/08/2007 - 31/12/2008 |
| 15 | Assistant Commissioner | Durg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/05/2006 - 04/08/2007 |
| 16 | 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 | 2025 | 20th Round of Phase IV of MCTP | 16/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
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 Rajesh Sukumar Toppo belong to?
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2005, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo's age?
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo is 49 years old, born on 12 February 1977.
What is Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo's current posting?
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo is currently serving as Secretary, Bilaspur (CG) since 14 January 2021.
How many years has Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo held?
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo held in one role was 7y 9m as Commissioner, Surguja.
What is Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo's educational qualification?
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo holds the following qualification: B.A. Honours IGNOU New Delhi.
How was Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajesh Sukumar Toppo was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
