About Dr. Subodh Kumar
Dr. Subodh Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. Subodh Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Subodh Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 16 years of service, Dr. Subodh Kumar has held 10 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Director, AYUSH New Delhi; On Compulsory Wait, Food Processing Industries New Delhi; PS To Minister, Food Processing Industries. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y as Deputy Commissioner, Chennai.
Dr. Subodh Kumar last served as Director, AYUSH New Delhi, until 08 October 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Dr. Subodh Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Geography from B.A. Honours Delhi University Dayal Singh college; Geography from M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Eco.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.A. Honours Delhi University Dayal Singh college | Geography | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Eco. | Geography | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. Delhi University Delhi Sch.of Economics | Geography | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | Ph. D. Delhi University Delhi Sch.of Economics | Geography | Ordinary | -- |
| 5 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi IGNOU | Public Policy | 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 | AYUSH New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Ayurveda | 15/05/2024 - 08/10/2026 |
| 2 | On Compulsory Wait | Food Processing Industries New Delhi | Centre | Industries / Food Processing Industries | 18/04/2024 - 14/05/2024 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Food Processing Industries | Centre | Public Administration / Public Administration | 01/01/2024 - 20/03/2024 |
| 4 | PS To Minister | Food Processing Industries | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 13/08/2021 - 31/12/2023 |
| 5 | PS To Minister | Chemicals & Fertilizers | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 09/10/2019 - 06/08/2021 |
| 6 | Managing Director | State Electricity Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Energy | 21/02/2019 - 05/10/2019 |
| 7 | Jt Commissioner | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2019 - 20/02/2019 |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/01/2016 - 31/12/2018 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | School Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 24/11/2014 - 12/01/2016 |
| 10 | Sub Collector | Villupuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/07/2012 - 23/11/2014 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 17th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2021 | 22/02/2021 | 19/03/2021 |
| 2 | 2025 | 20th Round of Phase IV of MCTP | 16/06/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | WORKSHOP | 3Days | |
| 2 | 2023 | ISTM ORIENTATION PROG | 3Days | |
| 3 | 2017 | HEALTH & F W | 3Days | |
| 4 | 2015 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT | 2Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Subodh Kumar belong to?
Dr. Subodh Kumar is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2010, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Subodh Kumar's age?
Dr. Subodh Kumar is 46 years old, born on 28 October 1979.
What was Dr. Subodh Kumar's last posting?
Dr. Subodh Kumar last served as Director, AYUSH New Delhi until 08 October 2026.
How many years has Dr. Subodh Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Subodh Kumar has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Subodh Kumar held?
Dr. Subodh Kumar has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Dr. Subodh Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Subodh Kumar held in one role was 3y as Deputy Commissioner, Chennai.
What is Dr. Subodh Kumar's educational qualification?
Dr. Subodh Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi University Dayal Singh college, M.A. Delhi University Delhi School of Eco., M.Phil. Delhi University Delhi Sch.of Economics, Ph. D. Delhi University Delhi Sch.of Economics, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi IGNOU.
How was Dr. Subodh Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Subodh Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
