About Shri Rakesh Kanwar
Shri Rakesh Kanwar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre. Shri Rakesh Kanwar joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 19 years of service, Shri Rakesh Kanwar has held 4 recorded postings across 4 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Agriculture Deptt Agriculture Shimla; Director, Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Shimla.
Shri Rakesh Kanwar is currently serving as Secretary, Education Deptt Shimla, a position held since 04 September 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 5y 8m each.
The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
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 | Education Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 04/09/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt Agriculture Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Art & Culture Deptt Culture Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director | Rural Dev & Panchayati Raj Deptt Shimla | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 05/01/2018 - 31/12/2021 |
| 5 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2016 - Till-Date |
| 6 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
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 Rakesh Kanwar belong to?
Shri Rakesh Kanwar is an IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, batch of 2007.
What is Shri Rakesh Kanwar's age?
Shri Rakesh Kanwar is 57 years old, born on 15 June 1969.
What is Shri Rakesh Kanwar's current posting?
Shri Rakesh Kanwar is currently serving as Secretary, Education Deptt Shimla since 04 September 2023.
How many years has Shri Rakesh Kanwar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rakesh Kanwar has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rakesh Kanwar held?
Shri Rakesh Kanwar has held 4 distinct postings over their career, across 4 locations.
How was Shri Rakesh Kanwar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rakesh Kanwar was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
