About Shri Saket Kumar
Shri Saket Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Saket Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Saket Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Saket Kumar has held 16 recorded postings across 13 locations. Past roles include Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi; PS To Minister, Home Affairs New Delhi; PS To Minister, Home Affairs New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 7m as PS To Minister, Home Affairs.
Shri Saket Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi, until 16 August 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Shri Saket Kumar's educational qualifications on record include History from B.A. Honours Delhi University Hindu College; History from M.A. Delhi University Hindu College. 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.A. Honours Delhi University Hindu College | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi University Hindu College | History | 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 | Joint Secretary | Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 04/04/2025 - 16/08/2027 |
| 2 | PS To Minister | Home Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 28/06/2024 - 04/04/2025 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Home Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/01/2023 - 09/06/2024 |
| 4 | PS To Minister | Home Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 08/06/2019 - 31/12/2022 |
| 5 | Winding Up | Railways | Centre | / | 31/05/2019 - 07/06/2019 |
| 6 | PS To Minister Of State | Railways | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 17/08/2018 - 30/05/2019 |
| 7 | Additional Secy | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works-Buildings | 28/02/2018 - 16/08/2018 |
| 8 | Director | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Handicrafts | 18/04/2016 - 27/02/2018 |
| 9 | District Magistrate | Khagaria | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/08/2015 - 17/04/2016 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Sitamarhi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/08/2015 - 10/08/2015 |
| 11 | District Magistrate | Banka | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 25/01/2014 - 03/08/2015 |
| 12 | Deputy Dev Commissioner & C E O | Zila Parishad Nalanda | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 30/08/2013 - 24/01/2014 |
| 13 | Deputy Dev Commissioner & C E O | Zila Parishad Samastipur | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 30/08/2012 - 29/08/2013 |
| 14 | S D O | Hajipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/08/2011 - 29/08/2012 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector & A D M | Bhagalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/06/2010 - 28/08/2011 |
| 16 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 31/08/2009 - 21/06/2010 |
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 | 2025 | 19 Round of Phase IV MCTP,2025 | 06/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 |
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 Saket Kumar belong to?
Shri Saket Kumar is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2009, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Saket Kumar's age?
Shri Saket Kumar is 45 years old, born on 25 October 1980.
What was Shri Saket Kumar's last posting?
Shri Saket Kumar last served as Joint Secretary, Commerce & Industry Commerce New Delhi until 16 August 2027.
How many years has Shri Saket Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Saket Kumar has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Saket Kumar held?
Shri Saket Kumar has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 13 locations.
What is Shri Saket Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Saket Kumar held in one role was 3y 7m as PS To Minister, Home Affairs.
What is Shri Saket Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Saket Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi University Hindu College, M.A. Delhi University Hindu College.
How was Shri Saket Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Saket Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
