Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari
Indian Administrative Service
About Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 16 years of service, Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari has held 19 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Director, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi; Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Assam; Director, Art & Culture Deptt Government of Bihar Bihar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y as On Inter Cadre Deputation, Bihar.
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari last served as Director, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi, until 27 November 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari's educational qualifications on record include Zoology from B.Sc.(Hons) Patna University Magadh Mahilla College; M.Sc. Patna University Science College. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Sc.(Hons) Patna University Magadh Mahilla College | Zoology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. Patna University Science College | N.A. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | B.Sc. Rajendra Agriculture University Bihar | Animal Husby | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | B.V.Sc. & A.H. Rajendra Agriculture University Bihar Bihar Veternary College | 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 | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 28/11/2024 - 27/11/2029 |
| 2 | Secretary | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue | 01/11/2022 - 27/11/2024 |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Art Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs Deptt. Bihar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 09/03/2021 - 08/08/2022 |
| 4 | Director | Art & Culture Deptt Government of Bihar Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Culture | 09/03/2021 - 09/08/2022 |
| 5 | Project Director(AIDS) | Bihar State AIDS Control Society Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 08/05/2018 - 11/02/2019 |
| 6 | Additional Executive Dir | Bihar Rajya Swasth Society Bihar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 07/05/2018 - 08/03/2021 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Health &family welfare Deptt. Bihar Health & Family Welfare Bihar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 07/05/2018 - 08/03/2021 |
| 8 | Joint Secretary | D/o Health & Family Welfare, Bihar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 21/08/2017 - 08/05/2018 |
| 9 | On Inter Cadre Deputation | Bihar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 11/08/2017 - 10/08/2022 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/10/2016 - 10/08/2017 |
| 11 | District Collector | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 03/10/2016 - 10/08/2017 |
| 12 | Project Dir | Health & Family Walfare Deptt AIDS Control Society Assam | Cadre (AIS) | / | 24/07/2014 - 10/11/2014 |
| 13 | Executive Dir | National Rural Health Mission Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 19/02/2014 - 09/08/2017 |
| 14 | Jt Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Dispur | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/02/2014 - 09/08/2017 |
| 15 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Kamrup | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2014 - 01/02/2014 |
| 16 | S D O (Sadar) | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Kamrup | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 15/05/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 17 | S D O | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Rangia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/05/2013 - 12/05/2013 |
| 18 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 03/09/2012 - 01/05/2013 |
| 19 | S D O | Kamrup Metro (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/07/2011 - 28/08/2012 |
| 20 | Assistant Commissioner | Goalpara (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/06/2011 - 28/08/2012 |
| 21 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/02/2011 - 10/06/2011 |
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 |
| 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 | 2017-2018 | Leadership, Innovation and Good Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 2 | 2019-2020 | Skill Development, Employability and Entrepreneurship | Bhartiya Skill Development University | Jaipur | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | IAS PHASE III TRG | 1Mn 19Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari belong to?
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 2010, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari's age?
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari is 49 years old, born on 22 November 1976.
What was Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari's last posting?
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari last served as Director, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture & Farmers Welfare New Delhi until 27 November 2029.
How many years has Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari served as an IAS officer?
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari held?
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari held in one role was 5y as On Inter Cadre Deputation, Bihar.
What is Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari's educational qualification?
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari holds the following qualifications: B.Sc.(Hons) Patna University Magadh Mahilla College, M.Sc. Patna University Science College, B.Sc. Rajendra Agriculture University Bihar, B.V.Sc. & A.H. Rajendra Agriculture University Bihar Bihar Veternary College.
How was Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari recruited to the IAS?
Dr.(Ms.) Karuna Kumari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
