About Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Odisha cadre. Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 17 years of service, Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya has held 11 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Board of Revenue Cuttack; Under Suspension, Bhubaneswar; Director, Horticulture Bhubaneswar. The longest single tenure was 4y 1m as Secretary, Board of Revenue Cuttack.
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya is currently serving as Director, Culture Deptt Bhubaneswar, a position held since 07 August 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya's educational qualifications on record include Veterinary Sc. from B.V.Sc. & A.H. OUAT, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar College of Vety. Sc. &AH. 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.V.Sc. & A.H. OUAT, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar College of Vety. Sc. &AH | Veterinary Sc. | 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 | Culture Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 07/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Board of Revenue Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 29/06/2020 - 06/08/2024 |
| 3 | Under Suspension | Bhubaneswar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | / | 30/12/2019 - 27/06/2020 |
| 4 | Director | Horticulture Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 19/08/2018 - 30/12/2019 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary To Govt. | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 06/08/2018 - 18/08/2018 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary To Govt. | Water Resources Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 01/01/2018 - 05/08/2018 |
| 7 | Director | Fisheries Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 27/05/2016 - 31/12/2017 |
| 8 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Jagatsinghpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/05/2015 - 15/05/2016 |
| 9 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Sundargarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2013 - 14/05/2015 |
| 10 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue Deptt Champua | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/08/2011 - 31/12/2012 |
| 11 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 31/08/2009 - 22/08/2011 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 14th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 08/07/2019 | 02/08/2019 |
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 Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya belong to?
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2009, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya's age?
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya is 46 years old, born on 15 August 1980.
What is Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya's current posting?
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya is currently serving as Director, Culture Deptt Bhubaneswar since 07 August 2024.
How many years has Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya held?
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya held in one role was 4y 1m as Secretary, Board of Revenue Cuttack.
What is Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya's educational qualification?
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya holds the following qualification: B.V.Sc. & A.H. OUAT, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar College of Vety. Sc. &AH.
How was Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Bijay Ketan Upadhyaya was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
