Shri Taran Prakash Sinha
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Taran Prakash Sinha
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2012 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Taran Prakash Sinha joined the service through By Promotion from State Civil Service. Shri Taran Prakash Sinha's domicile state on record is Chhattisgarh.
Over 14 years of service, Shri Taran Prakash Sinha has held 16 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Raipur; Joint Secretary, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Raipur; Joint Secretary, Sports & Youth Welfare Deptt Raipur. The longest single tenure was 2y 6m as Commissioner & Dir, Public Relations Deptt Public Relation Raipur.
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha is currently serving as Commissioner, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Raipur, a position held since 22 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y each.
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha's educational qualifications on record include History from M.A. Guru Ghasidas Univ. Bilaspur(CG) Govt.Collage Bilaspur. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.A. Guru Ghasidas Univ. Bilaspur(CG) Govt.Collage Bilaspur | History | 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 | Commissioner | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 22/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2025 - 20/04/2025 |
| 3 | Special Secretary | Sports & Youth Welfare Deptt Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 01/01/2025 - 20/04/2025 |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 14/03/2024 - 31/12/2024 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Sports & Youth Welfare Deptt Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 05/01/2024 - 31/12/2024 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | / | 11/10/2023 - 05/01/2024 |
| 7 | District Collector And District Magistrate | General Administration Collectorate Raigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/01/2023 - 11/10/2023 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | General Administration Collectorate Janjgir-Champa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 04/07/2022 - 31/01/2023 |
| 9 | District Collector And District Magistrate | General Administration Collectorate Rajnandgaon | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 07/06/2021 - 04/07/2022 |
| 10 | Deputy Secy To C M | CM office CM Sectt. Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 19/12/2018 - 05/06/2021 |
| 11 | Commissioner & Dir | Public Relations Deptt Public Relation Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 17/12/2018 - 05/06/2021 |
| 12 | Director | Culture Deptt Culture Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Culture | 04/09/2018 - 18/12/2018 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Excise Department Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | / | 04/09/2018 - 18/12/2018 |
| 14 | Director | Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment Dte of Panchayats & Rural Dev Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/11/2017 - 04/09/2018 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt Chief Secretary's Office Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 24/08/2017 - 03/01/2018 |
| 16 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Rural Dev Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Janjgir-Champa | Cadre (Non-AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 27/06/2014 - 24/11/2014 |
| 17 | Additional Commissioner | Rural Dev Rural Emp & Poverty Alleviation Raipur | Cadre (Non-AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 01/10/2013 - 26/06/2014 |
| 18 | Commissioner | Urban Affairs Municipal Corporation Raipur | Cadre (Non-AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 26/11/2011 - 30/09/2013 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 20 Round MCTP Phase III | 22/01/2024 | 16/02/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | MID CARRER TRAINING PROGRAMME | 1Mn 2Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Taran Prakash Sinha belong to?
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2012, with Chhattisgarh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Taran Prakash Sinha's age?
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha is 51 years old, born on 09 July 1975.
What is Shri Taran Prakash Sinha's current posting?
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha is currently serving as Commissioner, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Raipur since 22 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Taran Prakash Sinha served as an IAS officer?
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha has 14 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Taran Prakash Sinha held?
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha has held 16 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Taran Prakash Sinha's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Taran Prakash Sinha held in one role was 2y 6m as Commissioner & Dir, Public Relations Deptt Public Relation Raipur.
What is Shri Taran Prakash Sinha's educational qualification?
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha holds the following qualification: M.A. Guru Ghasidas Univ. Bilaspur(CG) Govt.Collage Bilaspur.
How was Shri Taran Prakash Sinha recruited to the IAS?
Shri Taran Prakash Sinha was recruited through By Promotion from State Civil Service.
