About Shri Balwant Singh
Shri Balwant Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Balwant Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Balwant Singh's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 19 years of service, Shri Balwant Singh has held 9 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Managing Director, Orissa Mining Corpn Ltd (OMC) Bhubaneswar; District Magistrate, Puri; Director, Technical Education & Trainning Dept Cuttack. The longest single tenure was 5y 9m as Managing Director, Orissa Mining Corpn Ltd (OMC) Bhubaneswar.
Shri Balwant Singh is currently serving as Managing Director, State Industrial Dev Corpn Bhubaneswar, a position held since 16 June 2021. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri Balwant Singh's educational qualifications on record include Art from B.A. MD Saraswati Univ. Ajmer. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. MD Saraswati Univ. Ajmer | Art | 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 | Managing Director | State Industrial Dev Corpn Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 16/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Managing Director | Orissa Mining Corpn Ltd (OMC) Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 01/01/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | District Magistrate | Puri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/05/2019 - 31/12/2020 |
| 4 | Director | Technical Education & Trainning Dept Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 16/05/2016 - 25/12/2018 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | General Admin Sambalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2016 - 15/05/2016 |
| 6 | Planning Adviser | Commerce Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Trade Fairs | 01/01/2011 - 27/07/2012 |
| 7 | Sub Collector | Baliguda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2011 - 27/07/2012 |
| 8 | Planning Adviser | Trade & Commerce Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Trade Fairs | 17/09/2010 - 31/12/2010 |
| 9 | Sub Collector | Baliguda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/08/2009 - 31/12/2010 |
| 10 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2007 - 29/08/2009 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - 31/12/2015 |
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 |
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 Balwant Singh belong to?
Shri Balwant Singh is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2007, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Balwant Singh's age?
Shri Balwant Singh is 49 years old, born on 15 July 1977.
What is Shri Balwant Singh's current posting?
Shri Balwant Singh is currently serving as Managing Director, State Industrial Dev Corpn Bhubaneswar since 16 June 2021.
How many years has Shri Balwant Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Balwant Singh has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Balwant Singh held?
Shri Balwant Singh has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Balwant Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Balwant Singh held in one role was 5y 9m as Managing Director, Orissa Mining Corpn Ltd (OMC) Bhubaneswar.
What is Shri Balwant Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Balwant Singh holds the following qualification: B.A. MD Saraswati Univ. Ajmer.
How was Shri Balwant Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Balwant Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
