About Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Manipur cadre. Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 19 years of service, Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia has held 19 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Power Deptt Secretariat Manipur; Secretary, Sericulture Deptt Secretariat Manipur; Commissioner, Power Deptt Jharkhand. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Commissioner, Power Deptt Jharkhand.
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia last served as Secretary, Power Deptt Secretariat Manipur, until 17 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from B.A. Honours Patna University Patna Directorate of Distance Education; Political Sc. from M.A. Patna University PATNA UNIVERSITY. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Honours Patna University Patna Directorate of Distance Education | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Patna University PATNA UNIVERSITY | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. JN University New Delhi Jawahar Lal Nehru University | Intnl Politics | Awarded | -- |
| 4 | -- | Ph. D. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi | International Studies | Awarded | -- |
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 | Power Deptt Secretariat Manipur | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 06/12/2022 - 17/05/2023 |
| 2 | Secretary | Sericulture Deptt Secretariat Manipur | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Silk | 01/06/2022 - 18/02/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Power Deptt Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 25/11/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary | Power Deptt Secretariat Jharkhand | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Electricity | 18/11/2021 - 31/05/2022 |
| 5 | Secretary | Tourism Deptt Secretariat Manipur | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Eco-Tourism | 10/11/2021 - 17/11/2021 |
| 6 | Commissioner Transport Secy. | D/o Transport Secretariat Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Transport / Road Transport | 23/08/2021 - 17/10/2021 |
| 7 | State Project Dir | School Edu Deptt (HRD), Jharkhand, Ranchi Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 23/07/2020 - 22/08/2021 |
| 8 | Mission Director | Health & Family Walfare Deptt National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 09/05/2019 - 13/08/2020 |
| 9 | Additional Secy | D/O School Education Secretariat Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 15/02/2018 - 08/05/2019 |
| 10 | Additional Secy | D/O School Education Education Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Educational Research | 08/02/2018 - 30/01/2019 |
| 11 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt O/o Deputy Commissioner Sahibganj | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 09/11/2016 - 14/02/2018 |
| 12 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Jharkhand | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 05/10/2016 - 08/11/2016 |
| 13 | Joint Secretary | Finance Deptt Secretariat Manipur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 05/04/2014 - 14/10/2016 |
| 14 | Deputy Commissioner | Revenue Deptt Ukhrul (Manipur) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 08/08/2013 - 04/04/2014 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt Manipur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Financial Planning | 29/09/2011 - 07/08/2013 |
| 16 | ADC | Rev. Admn, Manipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 29/06/2011 - 15/09/2011 |
| 17 | S D O | Land Admin Deptt Chandel (Manipur) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/08/2009 - 20/06/2011 |
| 18 | Assistant Commissioner | Revenue Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/04/2008 - 11/03/2010 |
| 19 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2007 - 10/04/2008 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MCT Phase-3, 2015 | 01/06/2015 | 17/07/2015 |
| 2 | 2025 | 20th Round of Phase IV of MCTP | 16/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013-2014 | Natural Resource Management | Administrative Training Institute | Mysore | 1 |
| 2 | 2014-2015 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn 17Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia belong to?
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia is an IAS officer of the Manipur cadre, batch of 2007, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia's age?
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia is 52 years old, born on 22 March 1974.
What was Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia's last posting?
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia last served as Secretary, Power Deptt Secretariat Manipur until 17 May 2023.
How many years has Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia held?
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia held in one role was 4y 9m as Commissioner, Power Deptt Jharkhand.
What is Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia's educational qualification?
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Patna University Patna Directorate of Distance Education, M.A. Patna University PATNA UNIVERSITY, M.Phil. JN University New Delhi Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Ph. D. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi.
How was Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Shailesh Kumar Chourasia was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
