About Shri Ajay Gupta
Shri Ajay Gupta is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Ajay Gupta joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajay Gupta's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Ajay Gupta has held 11 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, D/o Home Home Bhopal; District Collector, Cadre (AIS); Deputy Secretary, Madhya Pradesh. The longest single tenure was 9y 4m as District Collector, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Ajay Gupta is currently serving as Director, Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Bhopal, a position held since 01 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri Ajay Gupta's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. GBPUA&T C.T.(Pant Nagar); Power Sys Engg from M.Tech. IITdelhi. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. GBPUA&T C.T.(Pant Nagar) | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Tech. IITdelhi | Power Sys Engg | 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 | Director | Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Secy | D/o Home Home Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/01/2022 - Till-Date |
| 3 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/06/2017 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Deputy Secretary | Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 16/10/2015 - 20/06/2017 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/08/2014 - 16/10/2015 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Badwani | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2013 - 07/08/2014 |
| 7 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Balaghat | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 25/09/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 8 | S D O | Shajapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 11/01/2012 - 25/09/2012 |
| 9 | Assistant Collector | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/08/2011 - 11/01/2012 |
| 10 | Assistant Collector | Shahdol | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/05/2010 - 17/08/2011 |
| 11 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 19/05/2010 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 19th Round of Phase III MCTP | 22/05/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Fiscal Policy and Macroeconomic Management | National Institute of Public Finance and Policy | New Delhi | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajay Gupta belong to?
Shri Ajay Gupta is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 2009, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajay Gupta's age?
Shri Ajay Gupta is 46 years old, born on 01 December 1979.
What is Shri Ajay Gupta's current posting?
Shri Ajay Gupta is currently serving as Director, Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Bhopal since 01 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Ajay Gupta served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajay Gupta has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajay Gupta held?
Shri Ajay Gupta has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Ajay Gupta's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajay Gupta held in one role was 9y 4m as District Collector, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Ajay Gupta's educational qualification?
Shri Ajay Gupta holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. GBPUA&T C.T.(Pant Nagar), M.Tech. IITdelhi.
How was Shri Ajay Gupta recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajay Gupta was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
