About Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 14 years of service, Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari has held 14 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include PS To Minister Of State, Jal Shakti New Delhi; On Compulsory Wait, Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi; PS To Minister, Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 2y 6m as PS To Minister, Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi.
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari last served as PS To Minister Of State, Jal Shakti New Delhi, until 28 November 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. DR B R A University Agra S N Medical College. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. DR B R A University Agra S N Medical College | Medicine | 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 | PS To Minister Of State | Jal Shakti New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 18/11/2024 - 28/11/2026 |
| 2 | On Compulsory Wait | Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 10/06/2024 - 17/11/2024 |
| 3 | PS To Minister | Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 29/11/2021 - 09/06/2024 |
| 4 | Director(Census Operations) | Home Affairs | Centre | / | 18/08/2021 - 25/11/2021 |
| 5 | Civil Defence Commissioner | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 09/07/2021 - 17/08/2021 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 01/01/2021 - 09/07/2021 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | D/o Food, Civil Supplies & consumers protection, Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 21/07/2020 - 31/12/2020 |
| 8 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | Palamu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/08/2018 - 16/07/2020 |
| 9 | Municipal Commissioner | Ranchi Municipal Corpn Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 19/06/2017 - 29/08/2018 |
| 10 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | West Singhbhum(Chaibassa) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/06/2016 - 18/06/2017 |
| 11 | District Magistrate-Cum-Deputy Commissioner | Jamtara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2016 - 24/06/2016 |
| 12 | SDO/SDM | Latehar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/08/2014 - 31/12/2015 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Palamu | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 05/08/2013 - 25/08/2014 |
| 14 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 03/09/2012 - 12/06/2013 |
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 Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari belong to?
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2012, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari's age?
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari is 44 years old, born on 10 September 1982.
What was Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari's last posting?
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari last served as PS To Minister Of State, Jal Shakti New Delhi until 28 November 2026.
How many years has Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari held?
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari held in one role was 2y 6m as PS To Minister, Social Justice & Empowerment New Delhi.
What is Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari's educational qualification?
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari holds the following qualification: M.B.B.S. DR B R A University Agra S N Medical College.
How was Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Santanu Kumar Agrahari was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
