About Dr. Shah Faesal
Dr. Shah Faesal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Dr. Shah Faesal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Shah Faesal's domicile state on record is Jammu & Kashmir.
Over 16 years of service, Dr. Shah Faesal has held 6 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include Deputy Secretary, Culture New Delhi; Managing Director, Power (E) Deptt. J&K Power Dev Corpn Jammu; Director, D/O School Education School Edu Kashmir. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 16y 8m as Probationer, LBSNAA Mussoorie.
Dr. Shah Faesal last served as Deputy Secretary, Culture New Delhi, until 18 September 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 4y 6m each.
Dr. Shah Faesal's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. SKIMS Soura Srinagar SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar; Public Admn from M.P.A. Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard Kennedy school. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. SKIMS Soura Srinagar SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar | Medicine | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.P.A. Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard Kennedy school | Public Admn | Awarded | -- |
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 | Deputy Secretary | Culture New Delhi | Centre | / | 19/09/2022 - 18/09/2026 |
| 2 | Managing Director | Power (E) Deptt. J&K Power Dev Corpn Jammu | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Hydro-Electric Power | 15/10/2016 - 08/01/2019 |
| 3 | Director | D/O School Education School Edu Kashmir | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 21/08/2015 - 17/10/2016 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt O/o Deputy Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 12/02/2014 - 21/08/2015 |
| 5 | Assistant Commissioner | Revenue | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 14/08/2012 - 12/02/2014 |
| 6 | Probationer | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/01/2010 - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 19th Round of Phase III MCTP | 22/05/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
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. Shah Faesal belong to?
Dr. Shah Faesal is an IAS officer of the Jammu & Kashmir cadre, batch of 2010, with Jammu & Kashmir as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Shah Faesal's age?
Dr. Shah Faesal is 43 years old, born on 17 May 1983.
What was Dr. Shah Faesal's last posting?
Dr. Shah Faesal last served as Deputy Secretary, Culture New Delhi until 18 September 2026.
How many years has Dr. Shah Faesal served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Shah Faesal has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Shah Faesal held?
Dr. Shah Faesal has held 6 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
What is Dr. Shah Faesal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Shah Faesal held in one role was 16y 8m as Probationer, LBSNAA Mussoorie.
What is Dr. Shah Faesal's educational qualification?
Dr. Shah Faesal holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. SKIMS Soura Srinagar SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, M.P.A. Harvard University Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard Kennedy school.
How was Dr. Shah Faesal recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Shah Faesal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
