About Shri Arindam Dakua
Shri Arindam Dakua is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Arindam Dakua joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Arindam Dakua's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Arindam Dakua has held 7 recorded postings across 7 locations. Past roles include Director, Panchayati Raj; District Collector And District Magistrate, Cadre (AIS); District Collector And District Magistrate, Nayagarh. The longest single tenure was 3y 1m as Director, Panchayati Raj.
Shri Arindam Dakua is currently serving as Director & Additional Secy, Drinking Water & Sanitation Deptt Panchayati Raj Bhubaneswar, a position held since 04 October 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 2m each.
Shri Arindam Dakua's educational qualifications on record include Political Sc. from B.A. Berhampur University; Political Sc. from M.A. Jawaharlal Nehru 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. Berhampur University | Political Sc. | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi | Political Sc. | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi | Political 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 & Additional Secy | Drinking Water & Sanitation Deptt Panchayati Raj Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 04/10/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Director | Panchayati Raj | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 09/09/2020 - 06/10/2023 |
| 3 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/04/2018 - 08/09/2020 |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Nayagarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/05/2016 - 20/04/2018 |
| 5 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/08/2014 - 15/05/2016 |
| 6 | Sub Collector | Champua | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/07/2013 - 16/08/2014 |
| 7 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 30/07/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 22nd Round of Phase III MCTP | 12/05/2025 | 06/06/2025 |
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 Arindam Dakua belong to?
Shri Arindam Dakua is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2011, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Shri Arindam Dakua's age?
Shri Arindam Dakua is 42 years old, born on 25 June 1984.
What is Shri Arindam Dakua's current posting?
Shri Arindam Dakua is currently serving as Director & Additional Secy, Drinking Water & Sanitation Deptt Panchayati Raj Bhubaneswar since 04 October 2023.
How many years has Shri Arindam Dakua served as an IAS officer?
Shri Arindam Dakua has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Arindam Dakua held?
Shri Arindam Dakua has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 7 locations.
What is Shri Arindam Dakua's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Arindam Dakua held in one role was 3y 1m as Director, Panchayati Raj.
What is Shri Arindam Dakua's educational qualification?
Shri Arindam Dakua holds the following qualifications: B.A. Berhampur University, M.A. Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi, M.Phil. Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi.
How was Shri Arindam Dakua recruited to the IAS?
Shri Arindam Dakua was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
