About Shri Ravi Kumar Arora
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Ravi Kumar Arora joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ravi Kumar Arora's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 20 years of service, Shri Ravi Kumar Arora has held 12 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; Director, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi; PS To Minister, External Affairs. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi, until 04 August 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora's educational qualifications on record include B.A. Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur; Public Policy from M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Indira Gandhi National Open University 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. Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur | N.A. | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi | Public Policy | Pass | -- |
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 | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 06/10/2022 - 04/08/2026 |
| 2 | Director | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 26/02/2021 - 05/10/2022 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | External Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 05/08/2019 - 25/02/2021 |
| 4 | District Collector | Bharuch | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/04/2018 - 04/08/2019 |
| 5 | District Collector | Navsari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/05/2016 - 04/04/2018 |
| 6 | District Collector | Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2015 - 05/05/2016 |
| 7 | District Collector | Mahisagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/2014 - 23/02/2015 |
| 8 | District Dev Officer | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 15/04/2013 - 02/07/2014 |
| 9 | District Dev Officer | Sabarkantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/09/2010 - 15/04/2013 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 19/08/2008 - 09/09/2010 |
| 11 | Supernumerary Assistant Collector | Dahod | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/05/2007 - 19/08/2008 |
| 12 | 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 | 2020 | 16th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2020 | 17/02/2020 | 13/03/2020 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012-2013 | Public Private Partnership | Anna Institute of Management | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ravi Kumar Arora belong to?
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2006, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ravi Kumar Arora's age?
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora is 53 years old, born on 24 September 1973.
What was Shri Ravi Kumar Arora's last posting?
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora last served as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi until 04 August 2026.
How many years has Shri Ravi Kumar Arora served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ravi Kumar Arora held?
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora has held 12 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Ravi Kumar Arora's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ravi Kumar Arora held in one role was 3y 10m as Joint Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi.
What is Shri Ravi Kumar Arora's educational qualification?
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora holds the following qualifications: B.A. Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi.
How was Shri Ravi Kumar Arora recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ravi Kumar Arora was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
