About Md. Sohail
Md. Sohail is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Bihar cadre. Md. Sohail joined the service through By Selection.
Over 19 years of service, Md. Sohail has held 8 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Director (Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Bihar; Additional Secy, Rural Works Department Government of Bihar Patna. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Md. Sohail is currently serving as Secy General, D/o General Admn, Administration Patna, a position held since 01 January 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Md. Sohail's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.Tech. Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur Bihar; Management from Certificate course IIM Calcutta Calcutta IIM Calcuuta. 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.Tech. Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur Bihar | Civil Engg | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | Certificate course IIM Calcutta Calcutta IIM Calcuuta | Management | 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 | Secy General | D/o General Admn, Administration Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/08/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Bihar | Centre | Home / Census | 09/08/2019 - 02/08/2022 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Rural Works Department Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 07/02/2019 - 08/08/2019 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | D/o General Admn, Collectorate Muzaffarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/04/2018 - 08/02/2019 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | D/o General Admn, Collectorate Madhepura | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/08/2015 - 28/04/2018 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | D/o Water Resources Government of Bihar Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Irrigation | 06/06/2014 - 09/08/2015 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | General Administration Deptt. Collectorate Jehanabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/03/2013 - 06/06/2014 |
| 9 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
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 | 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 | 2015 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME PHASE III | 1Mn 17Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Md. Sohail belong to?
Md. Sohail is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2007.
What is Md. Sohail's age?
Md. Sohail is 58 years old, born on 10 January 1968.
What is Md. Sohail's current posting?
Md. Sohail is currently serving as Secy General, D/o General Admn, Administration Patna since 01 January 2023.
How many years has Md. Sohail served as an IAS officer?
Md. Sohail has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Md. Sohail held?
Md. Sohail has held 8 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Md. Sohail's educational qualification?
Md. Sohail holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. Bhagalpur University Bhagalpur Bihar, Certificate course IIM Calcutta Calcutta IIM Calcuuta.
How was Md. Sohail recruited to the IAS?
Md. Sohail was recruited through By Selection.
