About Shri Ranjit Kumar
Shri Ranjit Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2008 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Ranjit Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ranjit Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 18 years of service, Shri Ranjit Kumar has held 14 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Ex India Study Leave, Yale University, USA; Director, Jal Shakti Drinking Water and Sanitation New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 10m as Deputy Secretary, Governer Governor's Office Greater Mumbai.
Shri Ranjit Kumar last served as Ex India Study Leave, Yale University, USA, until 11 July 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Ranjit Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Nautical Science from B.Sc. Mumbai University University College; Navigation from B.Sc. Mumbai University T S Chanakya. 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.Sc. Mumbai University University College | Nautical Science | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.Sc. Mumbai University T S Chanakya | Navigation | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Master of Arts IGNO University New Delhi IGNOU NEW DELHI | Public Policy | First with Distinction | -- |
| 4 | -- | Certificate course University of Pennsylvania University College | Micro Economics and its application | First with Distinction | -- |
| 5 | -- | Certificate course University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University College | Environmental Laws | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Ex India Study Leave | Yale University, USA | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/08/2024 - 11/07/2026 |
| 2 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 07/06/2024 - 01/08/2024 |
| 3 | Director | Jal Shakti Drinking Water and Sanitation New Delhi | Centre | Public Administration / Law | 20/10/2022 - 06/06/2024 |
| 4 | Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi | Centre | / | 13/01/2022 - 19/10/2022 |
| 5 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi | Centre | / | 31/12/2021 - 12/01/2022 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | General Administration Deptt. Greater Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 30/06/2021 - 30/12/2021 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | General Administration Deptt. Chief Secretary's Office Greater Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 30/06/2021 - 30/12/2021 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2021 - 26/08/2021 |
| 9 | Director | General Administration Deptt. Greater Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Communications & Information Technology | 19/03/2020 - 30/06/2021 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Governer Governor's Office Greater Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Governor's Sectt. | 23/05/2017 - 12/03/2020 |
| 11 | District Collector | O/o D M & Collector Solapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 01/05/2016 - 27/04/2017 |
| 12 | District Collector | O/o D M & Collector Gadchiroli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 10/09/2013 - 01/05/2016 |
| 13 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Parishad Nashik | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 16/03/2011 - 07/09/2013 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | O/o D M & Collector Hingoli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 04/09/2010 - 15/03/2011 |
| 15 | On Training (P.F.) | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 01/07/2008 - 26/08/2010 |
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 | 2023 | 17th round of Phase IV MCTP | 08/05/2023 | 02/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Developing Leadership Excellence Program | Tata Management Training Centre | Pune | 1 |
| 2 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ranjit Kumar belong to?
Shri Ranjit Kumar is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 2008, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ranjit Kumar's age?
Shri Ranjit Kumar is 48 years old, born on 12 August 1978.
What was Shri Ranjit Kumar's last posting?
Shri Ranjit Kumar last served as Ex India Study Leave, Yale University, USA until 11 July 2026.
How many years has Shri Ranjit Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ranjit Kumar has 18 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ranjit Kumar held?
Shri Ranjit Kumar has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Ranjit Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ranjit Kumar held in one role was 2y 10m as Deputy Secretary, Governer Governor's Office Greater Mumbai.
What is Shri Ranjit Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Ranjit Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Mumbai University University College, B.Sc. Mumbai University T S Chanakya, Master of Arts IGNO University New Delhi IGNOU NEW DELHI, Certificate course University of Pennsylvania University College, Certificate course University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University College.
How was Shri Ranjit Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ranjit Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
