About Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj has held 19 recorded postings across 17 locations. Past roles include Director, Civil Aviation New Delhi; Deputy Secretary, Civil Aviation New Delhi; Special Secretary, Home & Justice Deptt Government of Punjab Chandigarh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 6m as Additional Excise & Taxation Commissioner, Excise & Taxation Patiala.
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj last served as Director, Civil Aviation New Delhi, until 24 January 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 10m each.
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj's educational qualifications on record include Botany from B.Sc. Univ of Allahabad; Botany from M.Sc. Univ. of Allahabad. 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.Sc. Univ of Allahabad | Botany | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.Sc. Univ. of Allahabad | Botany | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Sc. ALLAHABAD UNIVERSITY ALLAHABAD Allhabad University | Biology | 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 | Civil Aviation New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Transport | 06/02/2025 - 24/01/2028 |
| 2 | Deputy Secretary | Civil Aviation New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Civil Aviation | 25/01/2023 - 05/02/2025 |
| 3 | Special Secretary | Home & Justice Deptt Government of Punjab Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 01/12/2022 - 03/01/2023 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Local Govt Deptt Amritsar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 10/07/2022 - 27/11/2022 |
| 5 | Special Secretary | Excise & Taxation Deptt Government of Punjab Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 25/04/2022 - 10/07/2022 |
| 6 | Director | D/o technical Education Chandigarh Admin Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Training | 01/04/2022 - 25/04/2022 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Land Revenue Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue | 03/10/2021 - 31/03/2022 |
| 8 | Director | Technical Edu & Industral Training Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 17/06/2020 - 02/12/2022 |
| 9 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | O/o Deputy Commissioner Faridkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 13/04/2019 - 16/06/2020 |
| 10 | Additional Excise & Taxation Commissioner | Excise & Taxation Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 18/10/2016 - 12/04/2019 |
| 11 | A.D.C.(D) | O/o Deputy Commissioner Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 13/06/2016 - 17/10/2016 |
| 12 | A.D.C.(G) | O/o Deputy Commissioner Pathankot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 21/10/2015 - 12/06/2016 |
| 13 | Secretary | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 15/07/2014 - 20/10/2015 |
| 14 | SDO/SDM | Kapurthala | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/01/2014 - 14/07/2014 |
| 15 | SDO/SDM | O/o Deputy Commissioner Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 04/09/2013 - 12/01/2014 |
| 16 | Assistant Commissioner (UT) | O/o Deputy Commissioner Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 26/08/2013 - 03/09/2013 |
| 17 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 01/07/2013 - 22/08/2013 |
| 18 | Assistant Commissioner (UT) | Land Revenue Deptt O/o Deputy Commissioner Muktsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/06/2012 - 30/06/2013 |
| 19 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 29/08/2011 - 09/05/2012 |
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 |
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 Kumar Saurabh Raj belong to?
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2011, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj's age?
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj is 47 years old, born on 25 December 1978.
What was Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj's last posting?
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj last served as Director, Civil Aviation New Delhi until 24 January 2028.
How many years has Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj served as an IAS officer?
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj held?
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 17 locations.
What is Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj held in one role was 2y 6m as Additional Excise & Taxation Commissioner, Excise & Taxation Patiala.
What is Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj's educational qualification?
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Univ of Allahabad, M.Sc. Univ. of Allahabad, M.Sc. ALLAHABAD UNIVERSITY ALLAHABAD Allhabad University.
How was Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj recruited to the IAS?
Shri Kumar Saurabh Raj was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
