About Shri Kanwal Tanuj
Shri Kanwal Tanuj is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2010 batch, Bihar cadre. Shri Kanwal Tanuj joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kanwal Tanuj's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 16 years of service, Shri Kanwal Tanuj has held 9 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Deptt. Patna; Managing Director, Tourism Bih State Tourism Dev Corpn Patna; District Collector And District Magistrate, Kathua. The longest single tenure was 3y 5m as Special Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Deptt. Patna.
Shri Kanwal Tanuj is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Water Resources Patna, a position held since 03 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Kanwal Tanuj's educational qualifications on record include Electronics from B.Tech. Uttar Pradesh Technical University Lucknow Institute of Engineering and Technology. 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.Tech. Uttar Pradesh Technical University Lucknow Institute of Engineering and Technology | Electronics | 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 | Secretary | D/o Water Resources Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 03/06/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary | Environment, Climate Change and Forests Deptt. Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment | 08/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Managing Director | Tourism Bih State Tourism Dev Corpn Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 07/05/2022 - 07/04/2023 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kathua | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/02/2020 - 06/05/2022 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Rural Dev Deptt Patna | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 26/02/2018 - 06/02/2020 |
| 6 | Collector & Districtrict Magistrate | Aurangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2015 - 25/02/2018 |
| 7 | S D O | Kishanganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/08/2012 - 31/07/2015 |
| 8 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Gaya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/06/2011 - 21/08/2012 |
| 9 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/08/2010 - 17/08/2012 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 14th Round of Phase III mandatory Mid-Career Training Programme (MCTP), 2019 | 08/07/2019 | 02/08/2019 |
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 Shri Kanwal Tanuj belong to?
Shri Kanwal Tanuj is an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, batch of 2010, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kanwal Tanuj's age?
Shri Kanwal Tanuj is 42 years old, born on 08 October 1983.
What is Shri Kanwal Tanuj's current posting?
Shri Kanwal Tanuj is currently serving as Secretary, D/o Water Resources Patna since 03 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Kanwal Tanuj served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kanwal Tanuj has 16 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kanwal Tanuj held?
Shri Kanwal Tanuj has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Kanwal Tanuj's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kanwal Tanuj held in one role was 3y 5m as Special Secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Deptt. Patna.
What is Shri Kanwal Tanuj's educational qualification?
Shri Kanwal Tanuj holds the following qualification: B.Tech. Uttar Pradesh Technical University Lucknow Institute of Engineering and Technology.
How was Shri Kanwal Tanuj recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kanwal Tanuj was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
