About Shri Abhishek Dev
Shri Abhishek Dev is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri Abhishek Dev joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Abhishek Dev's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 19 years of service, Shri Abhishek Dev has held 17 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Chairman, Commerce & Industry Commerce Agrl & Proc Food Products Exp Dev Auth (APEDA) New Delhi; Director, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi; Secretary, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Port Blair. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 7m as Deputy Commissioner, Arunachal Pradesh.
Shri Abhishek Dev last served as Chairman, Commerce & Industry Commerce Agrl & Proc Food Products Exp Dev Auth (APEDA) New Delhi, until 08 February 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Abhishek Dev's educational qualifications on record include Economics from B.A. Honours University of Delhi St Stephens College; Economics from M.A. University of Delhi Delhi School of Economics. 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. Honours University of Delhi St Stephens College | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. University of Delhi Delhi School of Economics | Economics | 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 | Chairman | Commerce & Industry Commerce Agrl & Proc Food Products Exp Dev Auth (APEDA) New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 18/07/2023 - 08/02/2026 |
| 2 | Director | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | / | 09/02/2021 - 18/07/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Port Blair | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 19/08/2020 - 19/01/2021 |
| 4 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Centre | Home / Census | 01/11/2019 - 18/08/2020 |
| 5 | Deputy Commissioner | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/08/2019 - 18/08/2020 |
| 6 | Secretary | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Civil Aviation | 29/01/2019 - 04/08/2019 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/11/2016 - 21/01/2019 |
| 8 | Additional Commissioner | Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 20/08/2015 - 17/11/2016 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner | Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/01/2013 - 17/08/2015 |
| 10 | Spl Secy | Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 07/12/2012 - 13/01/2013 |
| 11 | Secretary | Arunachal Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 27/08/2012 - 06/12/2012 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | Home Deptt Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 16/11/2010 - 31/07/2012 |
| 13 | S D M | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/11/2009 - 11/09/2011 |
| 14 | Jt Director | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 31/10/2009 - 16/11/2010 |
| 15 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 16/05/2009 - 17/08/2009 |
| 16 | On Training | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/12/2008 - 15/05/2009 |
| 17 | On Training | Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 10/06/2008 - 02/12/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | MCT Phase 3 2016 | 28/11/2016 | 23/12/2016 |
| 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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Abhishek Dev belong to?
Shri Abhishek Dev is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2007, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Abhishek Dev's age?
Shri Abhishek Dev is 44 years old, born on 07 January 1982.
What was Shri Abhishek Dev's last posting?
Shri Abhishek Dev last served as Chairman, Commerce & Industry Commerce Agrl & Proc Food Products Exp Dev Auth (APEDA) New Delhi until 08 February 2026.
How many years has Shri Abhishek Dev served as an IAS officer?
Shri Abhishek Dev has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Abhishek Dev held?
Shri Abhishek Dev has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Abhishek Dev's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Abhishek Dev held in one role was 2y 7m as Deputy Commissioner, Arunachal Pradesh.
What is Shri Abhishek Dev's educational qualification?
Shri Abhishek Dev holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours University of Delhi St Stephens College, M.A. University of Delhi Delhi School of Economics.
How was Shri Abhishek Dev recruited to the IAS?
Shri Abhishek Dev was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
