About Shri Virendra Singh
Shri Virendra Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2006 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Virendra Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Virendra Singh's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 20 years of service, Shri Virendra Singh has held 14 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Medical Education Medical Edu & Research Mumbai City; Commissioner & Spl Secy, Inform. Tech.& Communication Deptt. Info Tech Jaipur; Commissioner, Medical Education Medical Education Jaipur. The longest single tenure was 3y 11m as Secretary, Cooperation & Textiles Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai.
Shri Virendra Singh is currently serving as Secretary, Cooperation & Textiles Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai, a position held since 09 November 2022. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Virendra Singh's educational qualifications on record include Physics from B.Sc. JNU Delhi; Public Management & Governance from M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science London School of Economics Political Science. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Sc. JNU Delhi | Physics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science London School of Economics Political Science | Public Management & Governance | Pass with Merit | -- |
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 | Cooperation & Textiles Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Textiles | 09/11/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Medical Education Medical Edu & Research Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 06/10/2021 - 08/11/2022 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Spl Secy | Inform. Tech.& Communication Deptt. Info Tech Jaipur | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 08/11/2019 - 27/09/2021 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Medical Education Medical Education Jaipur | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 27/06/2019 - 08/11/2019 |
| 5 | Commissioner | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Navi Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment | 14/11/2018 - 04/05/2019 |
| 6 | Municipal Commissioner | D/o Urban Development, Municipal Corpn Nagpur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Planning | 04/05/2018 - 21/10/2018 |
| 7 | Commissioner & Dir | Municipal Admn & Urb Dev Deptt Municipal Admin Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/07/2016 - 03/05/2018 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue & Land Reforms Deptt Collectorate Aurangabad (MH) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/05/2015 - 04/08/2015 |
| 9 | Director | General Administration Info Tech Mumbai City | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / e-Governance | 09/07/2013 - 15/05/2015 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue & Forest Deptt Collectorate Sindhudurg | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/07/2011 - 04/07/2013 |
| 11 | Chief Executive Officer | Solapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 04/07/2009 - 27/06/2011 |
| 12 | Chief Executive Officer | Beed | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 14/11/2008 - 04/07/2009 |
| 13 | Project Officer | Tribal Dev Deptt Amravati | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 01/09/2008 - 14/11/2008 |
| 14 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 29/08/2006 - 01/09/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III, 2014 | 18/08/2014 | 10/10/2014 |
| 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 | 2012-2013 | Public Policy and Management | IILM Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | New Delhi | 1 |
| 2 | 2013-2014 | Policy Analysis and Decision Making | National Academy of Audit & Accounts | Shimla | 1 |
| 3 | 2014-2015 | Natural Resource Management | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 4 | 2017-2018 | Building Competencies for Personal Excellence in Public Governance | Art of Living | Bangalore | 1 |
| 5 | 2018-2019 | Cyber Crime and Cyber Security | Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar | 1 |
| 6 | 2020-2021 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Virendra Singh belong to?
Shri Virendra Singh is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 2006, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Virendra Singh's age?
Shri Virendra Singh is 51 years old, born on 23 November 1974.
What is Shri Virendra Singh's current posting?
Shri Virendra Singh is currently serving as Secretary, Cooperation & Textiles Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai since 09 November 2022.
How many years has Shri Virendra Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Virendra Singh has 20 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Virendra Singh held?
Shri Virendra Singh has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Virendra Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Virendra Singh held in one role was 3y 11m as Secretary, Cooperation & Textiles Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai.
What is Shri Virendra Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Virendra Singh holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. JNU Delhi, M.Sc. London School of Economics & Political Science London School of Economics Political Science.
How was Shri Virendra Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Virendra Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
