Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 17 years of service, Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode has held 18 recorded postings across 16 locations. Past roles include Member Secy, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Commission for Air Quality Management; Joint Secretary, Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi; Director, Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 11m as Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Khandwa.
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode last served as Member Secy, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Commission for Air Quality Management, until 08 September 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode's educational qualifications on record include Commn.Engg; Electronics and Communication from B.E. Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishvavidyalaya Bhopal MAULANA AZAD COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY. 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.E. RGPV MANIT | Commn.Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.E. Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishvavidyalaya Bhopal MAULANA AZAD COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | Electronics and Communication | 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 | Member Secy | Environment, Forest & Climate Change Commission for Air Quality Management | Centre | Environment & Forests / Pollution Control | 13/10/2025 - 08/09/2029 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi | Centre | Environment & Forests / Climate Change | 13/09/2025 - 13/10/2025 |
| 3 | Director | Environment, Forest & Climate Change New Delhi | Centre | Environment & Forests / Environment | 09/09/2024 - 13/09/2025 |
| 4 | Managing Director | D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, M.P. State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd Bhopal | Cadre (PSU) | / | 01/09/2021 - 28/08/2024 |
| 5 | Director | D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, Food & Civil Supplies Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 18/06/2020 - 01/09/2021 |
| 6 | Managing Director | D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, M.P. State Warehousing Corpn Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 18/06/2020 - 21/10/2021 |
| 7 | District Collector | Revenue Collectorate Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 12/06/2019 - 18/06/2019 |
| 8 | District Collector | Revenue Deptt Collectorate Betul | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/12/2018 - 12/06/2019 |
| 9 | District Collector | Sehore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/06/2017 - 12/12/2022 |
| 10 | District Collector | Revenue Collectorate Rajgarh | Cadre (AIS) | / | 28/11/2015 - 24/06/2017 |
| 11 | Project Dir | Electronics Deptt M.P. State Electronics Dev Corpn Ltd Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 17/10/2014 - 27/11/2015 |
| 12 | Director | M.P. Professional Examination Bd Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | / | 17/02/2014 - 27/11/2015 |
| 13 | Additional M D | Energy Dev Corpn Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 24/05/2013 - 30/04/2014 |
| 14 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Khandwa | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2013 - 12/12/2022 |
| 15 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Khandwa | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 26/07/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 16 | S D O | Revenue Deptt Gwalior | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/08/2011 - 26/07/2012 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Ujjain | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/05/2010 - 17/08/2011 |
| 18 | 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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Public Governance, Innovation and Social Policy Analysis | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2020-2021 | Inner Engineering Leadership | 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 Tarun Kumar Pithode belong to?
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 2009, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode's age?
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode is 47 years old, born on 28 August 1979.
What was Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode's last posting?
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode last served as Member Secy, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Commission for Air Quality Management until 08 September 2029.
How many years has Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode served as an IAS officer?
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode has 17 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode held?
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 16 locations.
What is Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode held in one role was 9y 11m as Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Khandwa.
What is Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode's educational qualification?
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode holds the following qualification: B.E. Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishvavidyalaya Bhopal MAULANA AZAD COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
How was Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode recruited to the IAS?
Shri Tarun Kumar Pithode was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
