About Shri D.P. Desai
Shri D.P. Desai is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri D.P. Desai joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
Over 18 years of service, Shri D.P. Desai has held 9 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Municipal Commissioner, Urban Development Rajkot Municipal Corporation Rajkot; Municipal Commissioner, Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Rajkot Municipal Corporation Rajkot; Chief Executive Authority, Urban Development Ahmedabad Urban Dev Auth Ahmedabad. The longest single tenure was 2y 8m as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Ahmedabad.
Shri D.P. Desai is currently serving as Chief Executive Authority, Urban Development Ahmedabad Urban Dev Auth Ahmedabad, a position held since 06 December 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri D.P. Desai's educational qualifications on record include Veterinary Sc. from B.V.Sc. & A.H. GUJARAT. 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.V.Sc. & A.H. GUJARAT | Veterinary Sc. | Second | -- |
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 Executive Authority | Urban Development Ahmedabad Urban Dev Auth Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 06/12/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Municipal Commissioner | Urban Development Rajkot Municipal Corporation Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 28/05/2024 - 05/12/2024 |
| 3 | Municipal Commissioner | Urban Dev & Urban Housing Deptt Rajkot Municipal Corporation Rajkot | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 27/05/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Chief Executive Authority | Urban Development Ahmedabad Urban Dev Auth Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 17/01/2022 - 27/05/2024 |
| 5 | Registrar | Co-operation Deptt Co-operation Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 14/01/2020 - 16/01/2022 |
| 6 | Director | Education Deptt School Edu Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 03/09/2019 - 13/01/2020 |
| 7 | District Dev Officer | Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Rural Dev & Panchayats Valsad | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 06/04/2018 - 02/09/2019 |
| 8 | District Dev Officer | Panchayats, Rural Housing & Rural Dev Deptt Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 23/05/2016 - 05/04/2018 |
| 9 | Deputy Municipal Commissioner | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Ahmedabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 17/09/2013 - 22/05/2016 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | MID CAREER TRAING PROGRAMME FOR IAS OFFICERS | 1Mn 1Days | |
| 2 | 2016 | INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR IAS OFFICER | 1Mn 10Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri D.P. Desai belong to?
Shri D.P. Desai is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2008.
What is Shri D.P. Desai's age?
Shri D.P. Desai is 59 years old, born on 22 November 1966.
What is Shri D.P. Desai's current posting?
Shri D.P. Desai is currently serving as Chief Executive Authority, Urban Development Ahmedabad Urban Dev Auth Ahmedabad since 06 December 2024.
How many years has Shri D.P. Desai served as an IAS officer?
Shri D.P. Desai has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri D.P. Desai held?
Shri D.P. Desai has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri D.P. Desai's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri D.P. Desai held in one role was 2y 8m as Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt Ahmedabad.
What is Shri D.P. Desai's educational qualification?
Shri D.P. Desai holds the following qualification: B.V.Sc. & A.H. GUJARAT.
How was Shri D.P. Desai recruited to the IAS?
Shri D.P. Desai was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
