About Shri Ajit Kumar
Shri Ajit Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Kerala cadre. Shri Ajit Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajit Kumar's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 20 years of service, Shri Ajit Kumar has held 15 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi; Resident Commissioner, Kerala House New Delhi; Secretary, Public Works Department Public Works Kerala. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 11m as Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi.
Shri Ajit Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi, until 11 June 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Ajit Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc.; B.A. CSJM University 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.A. C.S.J.M UNIVERSITY KANPUR | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.A. CSJM University Kanpur | N.A. | 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 | Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi | Centre | Information Technology / | 12/06/2025 - 11/06/2030 |
| 2 | Resident Commissioner | Kerala House New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/10/2023 - 27/05/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary | Public Works Department Public Works Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Roads | 12/04/2022 - 11/10/2023 |
| 4 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/02/2022 - 24/01/2025 |
| 5 | Director | Home Affairs Home New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 22/07/2020 - 24/02/2022 |
| 6 | Deputy Secretary | Home Affairs Home New Delhi | Centre | Home / Home | 25/02/2020 - 22/07/2020 |
| 7 | Deputy Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | / | 29/03/2016 - 24/02/2020 |
| 8 | Deputy Secretary | Cabinet Sectt | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2016 - 28/03/2016 |
| 9 | OSD To Minister | Jal Shakti Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 26/02/2015 - 31/12/2015 |
| 10 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/06/2013 - 21/02/2015 |
| 11 | Project Dir | Local Self Govt Deptt Kerala Sustainable Urban Dev Project (KSUDP) Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 09/09/2010 - 01/06/2013 |
| 12 | Spl Officer | Tourism | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 20/07/2010 - 09/09/2010 |
| 13 | Sub Collector | Idukki | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/08/2008 - 09/09/2010 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Ernakulam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2007 - 30/08/2008 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2006 - 01/06/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2017 | 10/04/2017 | 05/05/2017 |
| 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 Ajit Kumar belong to?
Shri Ajit Kumar is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 2006, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajit Kumar's age?
Shri Ajit Kumar is 48 years old, born on 11 November 1977.
What was Shri Ajit Kumar's last posting?
Shri Ajit Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi until 11 June 2030.
How many years has Shri Ajit Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajit Kumar has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajit Kumar held?
Shri Ajit Kumar has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Ajit Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajit Kumar held in one role was 3y 11m as Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi.
What is Shri Ajit Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Ajit Kumar holds the following qualification: B.A. CSJM University Kanpur.
How was Shri Ajit Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajit Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
