About Shri Yashwant Kumar
Shri Yashwant Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2007 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Yashwant Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Yashwant Kumar's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 19 years of service, Shri Yashwant Kumar has held 17 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Director, D/o Rural Industries, Chhattisgarh; Secretary, Commercial Taxes Chhattisgarh; Director, Agriculture Raipur. The longest single tenure was 3y 4m as Secretary, Commercial Taxes Chhattisgarh.
Shri Yashwant Kumar is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer, Election Chhattisgarh, a position held since 30 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Yashwant Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Sociology from B.Com Honours Patna University. 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.Com Honours Patna University | Sociology | 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 | Chief Electoral Officer | Election Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 30/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | D/o Rural Industries, Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Rural Industry | 03/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary | Commercial Taxes Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 07/06/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Director | Agriculture Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/2023 - 06/06/2023 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Raipur Development Authority, Raipur (C.G.) Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/07/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
| 6 | Director | Agriculture Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Poultry | 05/06/2021 - 30/07/2022 |
| 7 | Director (Audit) | Local Audit Fund Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 20/08/2018 - 04/06/2021 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 26/07/2017 - 19/08/2018 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 26/05/2016 - 25/07/2017 |
| 10 | Joint Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 26/05/2016 - 25/07/2017 |
| 11 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 04/04/2016 - 25/05/2016 |
| 12 | District Collector | Bijapur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/02/2015 - 25/05/2016 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 17/06/2014 - 21/02/2015 |
| 14 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Raigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 25/07/2012 - 17/06/2014 |
| 15 | C E O | Dev Auth Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 13/04/2011 - 25/07/2012 |
| 16 | C E O | Zila Panchayat Koriya | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 12/07/2010 - 13/04/2011 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 06/05/2008 - 12/07/2010 |
| 18 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/2007 - 06/05/2008 |
| 19 | Registrar | Company Affairs Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Company Affairs | - 26/05/2016 |
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 |
| 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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Yashwant Kumar belong to?
Shri Yashwant Kumar is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2007, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Yashwant Kumar's age?
Shri Yashwant Kumar is 52 years old, born on 28 September 1974.
What is Shri Yashwant Kumar's current posting?
Shri Yashwant Kumar is currently serving as Chief Electoral Officer, Election Chhattisgarh since 30 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Yashwant Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Yashwant Kumar has 19 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Yashwant Kumar held?
Shri Yashwant Kumar has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Yashwant Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Yashwant Kumar held in one role was 3y 4m as Secretary, Commercial Taxes Chhattisgarh.
What is Shri Yashwant Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Yashwant Kumar holds the following qualification: B.Com Honours Patna University.
How was Shri Yashwant Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Yashwant Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
