About Shri Rakesh Kumar
Shri Rakesh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2005 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Rakesh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rakesh Kumar's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 21 years of service, Shri Rakesh Kumar has held 9 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Excise; Deputy Commissioner, Morigaon. The longest single tenure was 16y 11m as Project Dir, Nalbari (Assam).
Shri Rakesh Kumar is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Excise Department Assam, a position held since 12 August 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 10m each.
Shri Rakesh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include English from B.A. Delhi University; Hindi from M.A. Delhi Univ. 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. Delhi University | English | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi Univ | Hindi | Second | -- |
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 | Commissioner & Secy | Excise Department Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 12/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner & Secy | Fisheries Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 12/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | MD | Assam Power Distribution Co. ltd. (APDCL) Power Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 16/05/2021 - 11/08/2022 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Fisheries Deptt Agri & Fisheries Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 16/05/2021 - 11/08/2022 |
| 5 | Commissioner & Secy | Excise Dte of Excise Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 16/05/2021 - 11/08/2022 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Excise | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 31/08/2016 - 15/05/2021 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Morigaon | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/06/2013 - 30/08/2016 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Rural Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 03/04/2012 - 29/06/2013 |
| 9 | Project Dir | Nalbari (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 04/11/2009 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | General Admin Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2009 - 04/11/2009 |
| 11 | S D O (Civil) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 24/08/2007 - 01/01/2009 |
| 12 | Assistant Collector | Cachar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 23/06/2006 - 24/08/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
| 2 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
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 Rakesh Kumar belong to?
Shri Rakesh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 2005, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rakesh Kumar's age?
Shri Rakesh Kumar is 51 years old, born on 18 April 1975.
What is Shri Rakesh Kumar's current posting?
Shri Rakesh Kumar is currently serving as Commissioner & Secy, Excise Department Assam since 12 August 2022.
How many years has Shri Rakesh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rakesh Kumar has 21 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rakesh Kumar held?
Shri Rakesh Kumar has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Rakesh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rakesh Kumar held in one role was 16y 11m as Project Dir, Nalbari (Assam).
What is Shri Rakesh Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Rakesh Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.A. Delhi University, M.A. Delhi Univ.
How was Shri Rakesh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rakesh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
