About Shri Samarth Verma
Shri Samarth Verma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Samarth Verma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Samarth Verma's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 15 years of service, Shri Samarth Verma has held 15 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Director, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi; Director, Technical Education & Training, Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department Dte of Technical Edu Cuttack; Director, Technical Education & Training, Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department Bhubaneswar. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 1m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Puri.
Shri Samarth Verma last served as Director, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi, until 16 October 2030. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Samarth Verma's educational qualifications on record include Mech.engg. from B.Tech. IIT Kanpur. 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. IIT Kanpur | Mech.engg. | Grade 'B' | -- |
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 | Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Ports | 17/10/2025 - 16/10/2030 |
| 2 | Director, Technical Education & Training | Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/03/2025 - 03/06/2025 |
| 3 | Director, Technical Education & Training | Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department Dte of Technical Edu Cuttack | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 01/03/2025 - Till-Date |
| 4 | DIRECTOR TOURISM & MD OTDC | Tourism Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 23/08/2024 - 28/02/2025 |
| 5 | Director | Tourism Deptt Tourism Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 23/08/2024 - 28/02/2025 |
| 6 | Additional Secretary | Works Deptt Secretariat Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 06/04/2024 - 22/08/2024 |
| 7 | Additional Secretary | Works Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | / | 06/04/2024 - 22/08/2024 |
| 8 | Additional Chief Administrator | Law Deptt Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri Puri | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/01/2024 - 05/04/2024 |
| 9 | Additional Chief Administrator | Law Deptt Jagannath Temple Puri | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/01/2024 - 05/04/2024 |
| 10 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Puri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/01/2021 - 29/01/2024 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kendrapara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2020 - 06/01/2021 |
| 12 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kendrapara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/06/2019 - 31/12/2019 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Bhubneshwar Municipal Corpn. Bhubaneswar | Cadre (Ex-Cadre) | Local Self Govt / Local Self Govt | 12/02/2019 - 23/06/2019 |
| 14 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Collectorate Sambalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/05/2016 - 11/02/2019 |
| 15 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Koraput | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2015 - 21/05/2016 |
| 16 | Project Dir | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/08/2014 - 15/05/2016 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Koraput | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/07/2013 - 18/08/2014 |
| 18 | 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 |
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 Samarth Verma belong to?
Shri Samarth Verma is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2011, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Samarth Verma's age?
Shri Samarth Verma is 39 years old, born on 15 October 1987.
What was Shri Samarth Verma's last posting?
Shri Samarth Verma last served as Director, Ports, Shipping and Waterways New Delhi until 16 October 2030.
How many years has Shri Samarth Verma served as an IAS officer?
Shri Samarth Verma has 15 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Samarth Verma held?
Shri Samarth Verma has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Samarth Verma's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Samarth Verma held in one role was 3y 1m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Puri.
What is Shri Samarth Verma's educational qualification?
Shri Samarth Verma holds the following qualification: B.Tech. IIT Kanpur.
How was Shri Samarth Verma recruited to the IAS?
Shri Samarth Verma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
