About Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Bihar cadre. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 16 years of service, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh has held 7 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Settlement Officer, Patna; Commissioner, Emp & Self Emp Bihar; District Collector And District Magistrate, Land & Land Reforms Deptt Patna. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as District Magistrate, Darbhanga.
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh is currently serving as Secretary, Chief Minister's Sectt Bihar, a position held since 04 October 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 9m each.
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh's educational qualifications on record include Sanskrit from B.A. University of Allahabad; M.A. University of Allahabad. 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.A. University of Allahabad | Sanskrit | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. University of Allahabad | N.A. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Certificate University Grants Commission | N.A. | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | Ph. D. University of Allahabad | Philosophy | - | -- |
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 | Secretary | Chief Minister's Sectt Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Staff Officers / Staff Officers | 04/10/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Settlement Officer | Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Liaison/Protocol | 25/06/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Commissioner | Emp & Self Emp Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 29/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer | State Rural Livelihood Promotion Society Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 29/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 5 | State Mission Director , | State Rural Livelihood Mission Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 29/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land & Land Reforms Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/12/2020 - 24/06/2024 |
| 7 | District Magistrate | Darbhanga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/04/2016 - 30/12/2020 |
| 8 | S D O | Vaishali | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/08/2012 - 09/04/2016 |
| 9 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Aurangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/06/2011 - 21/08/2012 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round of Mid Career Training Programme Phase-3, 2018 | 09/04/2018 | 04/05/2018 |
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. Chandra Shekhar Singh belong to?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2010, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh's age?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh is 48 years old, born on 01 March 1978.
What is Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh's current posting?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh is currently serving as Secretary, Chief Minister's Sectt Bihar since 04 October 2025.
How many years has Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh held?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh held in one role was 4y 9m as District Magistrate, Darbhanga.
What is Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh's educational qualification?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh holds the following qualifications: B.A. University of Allahabad, M.A. University of Allahabad, Certificate University Grants Commission, Ph. D. University of Allahabad.
How was Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
