About Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Jharkhand cadre. Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra's domicile state on record is Jharkhand.
Over 14 years of service, Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra has held 4 recorded postings across 3 locations. Past roles include Labour Commissioner, Ranchi; Director, Ranchi; Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate, Dhanbad. The longest single tenure was 8y 8m as Director, Ranchi.
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra last served as Labour Commissioner, Ranchi, until 19 June 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 3y 8m each.
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra's educational qualifications on record include History (hons) from Graduate Banaras Hindu University; Mass Commn from PG Diploma Indian Instt of Mass Communication. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Banaras Hindu University | History (hons) | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | PG Diploma Indian Instt of Mass Communication | Mass Commn | Second | -- |
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 | Labour Commissioner | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour | 01/01/2025 - 19/06/2025 |
| 2 | Director | Ranchi | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 12/02/2018 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Dhanbad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/06/2013 - 11/02/2018 |
| 4 | 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 | 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 Sanjiv Kumar Besra belong to?
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra is an IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, batch of 2012, with Jharkhand as the domicile state.
What is Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra's age?
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra is 47 years old, born on 22 December 1978.
What was Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra's last posting?
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra last served as Labour Commissioner, Ranchi until 19 June 2025.
How many years has Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra served as an IAS officer?
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra held?
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra has held 4 distinct postings over their career, across 3 locations.
What is Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra held in one role was 8y 8m as Director, Ranchi.
What is Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra's educational qualification?
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra holds the following qualifications: Graduate Banaras Hindu University, PG Diploma Indian Instt of Mass Communication.
How was Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra recruited to the IAS?
Shri Sanjiv Kumar Besra was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
