About Shri Chandan Kumar
Shri Chandan Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Chandan Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Chandan Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Chandan Kumar has held 15 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Budget & Institutional Finance Deptt Raipur; Special Secretary, General Administration Raipur; Special Secretary, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Raipur. The longest single tenure was 2y 8m as Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Rajnandgaon.
Shri Chandan Kumar is currently serving as Controller, Food & drugs, Raipur, a position held since 03 September 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Chandan Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Prodn.Engg. from B.Tech. I.I.T. Roorkee; Public Policy from M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University 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.Tech. I.I.T. Roorkee | Prodn.Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University 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 | Controller | Food & drugs, Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 03/09/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary | Budget & Institutional Finance Deptt Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 02/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Special Secretary | General Administration Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 15/03/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Special Secretary | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 04/03/2024 - 20/09/2024 |
| 5 | Collector | Revenue(DM) deptt Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 01/05/2023 - 03/03/2024 |
| 6 | Collector | Revenue(DM) deptt Bastar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 04/07/2022 - 30/04/2023 |
| 7 | Collector | Revenue(DM) deptt North Bastar (Kanker) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 04/11/2020 - 03/07/2022 |
| 8 | Collector | Revenue(DM) deptt Sukma | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/02/2019 - 03/11/2020 |
| 9 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Rajnandgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 26/05/2016 - 05/02/2019 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Kanker | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/2015 - 25/05/2016 |
| 11 | S D O | Kanker | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2015 - 25/02/2015 |
| 12 | C E O | Zila Panchayat Kanker | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 17/10/2014 - 31/12/2014 |
| 13 | S D O (C) | Kanker | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 17/10/2014 - 31/12/2014 |
| 14 | S D O | Bastar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/08/2013 - 17/10/2014 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector (Trg) | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 08/05/2012 - 12/08/2013 |
| 16 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 08/05/2012 |
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 Chandan Kumar belong to?
Shri Chandan Kumar is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2011, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Chandan Kumar's age?
Shri Chandan Kumar is 41 years old, born on 17 January 1985.
What is Shri Chandan Kumar's current posting?
Shri Chandan Kumar is currently serving as Controller, Food & drugs, Raipur since 03 September 2024.
How many years has Shri Chandan Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Chandan Kumar has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Chandan Kumar held?
Shri Chandan Kumar has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Chandan Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Chandan Kumar held in one role was 2y 8m as Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Rajnandgaon.
What is Shri Chandan Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Chandan Kumar holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. I.I.T. Roorkee, M.A. Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi.
How was Shri Chandan Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Chandan Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
