About Shri Ajay Prakash
Shri Ajay Prakash is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Ajay Prakash joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajay Prakash's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Ajay Prakash has held 7 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Chief Personnel Officer, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Health, Medical Services & Medical Edu Gandhinagar; District Collector And District Magistrate, General Administration Collectorate Gir Somnath; District Dev Officer, Junagadh. The longest single tenure was 11y 8m as District Dev Officer, Junagadh.
Shri Ajay Prakash is currently serving as Director, Climate Change Deptt. Guj Energy Dev Agency, a position held since 03 April 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 5m each.
Shri Ajay Prakash's educational qualifications on record include B.A. Honours Delhi University Hindu College,Delhi; English Lit from M.A. J.N. University New Delhi. 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. Honours Delhi University Hindu College,Delhi | N.A. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. J.N. University New Delhi | English Lit | - | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. I G N O U New Delhi | 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 | Climate Change Deptt. Guj Energy Dev Agency | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Energy / New & Renewable Energy | 03/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Personnel Officer | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Health, Medical Services & Medical Edu Gandhinagar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 22/06/2021 - 03/04/2023 |
| 3 | District Collector And District Magistrate | General Administration Collectorate Gir Somnath | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 24/10/2017 - 22/06/2021 |
| 4 | District Dev Officer | Junagadh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/02/2015 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Assistant Collector | Navsari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 05/09/2013 - 23/02/2015 |
| 6 | Supernumerary Assistant Collector | Sabarkantha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/07/2012 - 05/09/2013 |
| 7 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 16/07/2012 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 18 th Round of MCTP | 19/12/2022 | 13/01/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | MID CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMME MCTP PHASE III | 1Mn |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajay Prakash belong to?
Shri Ajay Prakash is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2011, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajay Prakash's age?
Shri Ajay Prakash is 41 years old, born on 15 June 1985.
What is Shri Ajay Prakash's current posting?
Shri Ajay Prakash is currently serving as Director, Climate Change Deptt. Guj Energy Dev Agency since 03 April 2023.
How many years has Shri Ajay Prakash served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajay Prakash has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajay Prakash held?
Shri Ajay Prakash has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Shri Ajay Prakash's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajay Prakash held in one role was 11y 8m as District Dev Officer, Junagadh.
What is Shri Ajay Prakash's educational qualification?
Shri Ajay Prakash holds the following qualifications: B.A. Honours Delhi University Hindu College,Delhi, M.A. J.N. University New Delhi, M.A. I G N O U New Delhi.
How was Shri Ajay Prakash recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajay Prakash was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
