About Shri Amar Kushawha
Shri Amar Kushawha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Amar Kushawha joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Amar Kushawha's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 14 years of service, Shri Amar Kushawha has held 11 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Deputy Secretary, Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers New Delhi; Joint Secretary To Govt., Co-operation, Food & Consumer Protection Deptt Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Chennai; Director, Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Prog. Deptt. Social Defence Chennai. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 10y 2m as Sub Collector, Virudhunagar.
Shri Amar Kushawha last served as Deputy Secretary, Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers New Delhi, until 19 February 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri Amar Kushawha's educational qualifications on record include Chemistry from B.Sc. Dheen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur. 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. Dheen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur | Chemistry | 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 | Deputy Secretary | Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers New Delhi | Centre | Chemicals & Fertilizers / Fertilizers | 20/02/2025 - 19/02/2029 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary To Govt. | Co-operation, Food & Consumer Protection Deptt Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 14/08/2024 - 15/02/2025 |
| 3 | Director | Social Welfare & Nutritious Meal Prog Deptt Social Defence Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 10/02/2023 - 10/08/2024 |
| 4 | Director | Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Prog. Deptt. Social Defence Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 10/02/2023 - 18/03/2024 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Law | 15/06/2021 - 09/02/2023 |
| 6 | Additional Director | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Commissionerate of Rural Development Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 30/09/2019 - 14/06/2021 |
| 7 | Project Dir | Planning, Dev & Spl Initiatives Deptt Hill Area Dev Project Udhagamandalam | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Formulation | 22/05/2017 - 27/09/2019 |
| 8 | Sub Collector | Virudhunagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/08/2016 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Assistant Collector | Virudhunagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 02/09/2014 - 17/02/2016 |
| 10 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 03/09/2012 - 02/09/2014 |
| 11 | Under Training | LBSNAA LBSNAA Mussoorie Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | / | 03/09/2012 - 22/08/2014 |
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 | 2017-2018 | Ethics in Public Services | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Amar Kushawha belong to?
Shri Amar Kushawha is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 2012, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Amar Kushawha's age?
Shri Amar Kushawha is 41 years old, born on 15 August 1985.
What was Shri Amar Kushawha's last posting?
Shri Amar Kushawha last served as Deputy Secretary, Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers New Delhi until 19 February 2029.
How many years has Shri Amar Kushawha served as an IAS officer?
Shri Amar Kushawha has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Amar Kushawha held?
Shri Amar Kushawha has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Amar Kushawha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Amar Kushawha held in one role was 10y 2m as Sub Collector, Virudhunagar.
What is Shri Amar Kushawha's educational qualification?
Shri Amar Kushawha holds the following qualification: B.Sc. Dheen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University Gorakhpur.
How was Shri Amar Kushawha recruited to the IAS?
Shri Amar Kushawha was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
