About Dr. Ajay Kumar
Dr. Ajay Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Gujarat cadre. Dr. Ajay Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Ajay Kumar's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 20 years of service, Dr. Ajay Kumar has held 11 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi; PS To Minister, Education; PS To Minister, Steel. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi.
Dr. Ajay Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi, until 14 July 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Dr. Ajay Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from B.Sc.(Hons); Agronomy from M.Sc. IARI 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.Sc.(Hons) | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. IARI New Delhi | Agronomy | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. University Indian Agricultural Research Institute New Delhi | Agronomy | 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 | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Defence | 02/10/2022 - 14/07/2026 |
| 2 | PS To Minister | Education | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 02/08/2021 - 09/10/2022 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Steel | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 21/12/2020 - 02/08/2021 |
| 4 | PS To Minister | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 03/07/2020 - 02/08/2021 |
| 5 | PS To Minister | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 15/07/2019 - 01/10/2022 |
| 6 | Spl Commissioner | Finance & Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 22/10/2017 - 14/07/2019 |
| 7 | District Collector | Gir Somnath | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2015 - 21/10/2017 |
| 8 | District Collector | Amreli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/04/2013 - 23/02/2015 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Jamnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/09/2010 - 15/04/2013 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Banaskantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/05/2007 - 09/09/2010 |
| 11 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 29/08/2006 - 10/05/2007 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
| 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 | 2014-2015 | Enhancing Analytical Skills for Rational Decision Making in Globalised World | ARUN JAITLEY National Institute of Financial Management | Faridabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Ajay Kumar belong to?
Dr. Ajay Kumar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2006, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Ajay Kumar's age?
Dr. Ajay Kumar is 47 years old, born on 09 June 1979.
What was Dr. Ajay Kumar's last posting?
Dr. Ajay Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi until 14 July 2026.
How many years has Dr. Ajay Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Ajay Kumar has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Ajay Kumar held?
Dr. Ajay Kumar has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Dr. Ajay Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Ajay Kumar held in one role was 3y 9m as Joint Secretary, Defence Defence New Delhi.
What is Dr. Ajay Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. Ajay Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Sc.(Hons), M.Sc. IARI New Delhi, Ph. D. University Indian Agricultural Research Institute New Delhi.
How was Dr. Ajay Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Ajay Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
