About Shri Manish Kumar
Shri Manish Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch, Gujarat cadre. Shri Manish Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Manish Kumar's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 13 years of service, Shri Manish Kumar has held 7 recorded postings across 6 locations. Past roles include District Collector And District Magistrate, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt; Urban Development Specialist, Housing & Urban Dev Deptt; Executive Dir, DRDA & E/O CEO, Districtrict Panchayat, Panchayati Raj & Rural Dev Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 4m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt.
Shri Manish Kumar is currently serving as Collector, Bhavnagar, a position held since 09 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Manish Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Science from M.B.B.S. Rajasthan University Sardar Patel Med College Bikaner; Public Health from Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion Bangalore. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. Rajasthan University Sardar Patel Med College Bikaner | Science | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion Bangalore | Public Health | Awarded | -- |
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 | Collector | Bhavnagar | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 09/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 19/06/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Urban Development Specialist | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 30/08/2019 - 19/06/2021 |
| 4 | Executive Dir, DRDA & E/O CEO, Districtrict Panchayat | Panchayati Raj & Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 31/01/2019 - 30/08/2019 |
| 5 | Executive Dir, DRDA & E/O CEO, Districtrict Panchayat | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 25/04/2017 - 31/01/2019 |
| 6 | Assistant Collector & Assistant Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 15/12/2015 - 25/04/2017 |
| 7 | Assistant Secy | Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | Centre | Water Resources / Water Resources | 31/08/2015 - 30/11/2015 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 18 th Round of MCTP | 19/12/2022 | 13/01/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019-2020 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Manish Kumar belong to?
Shri Manish Kumar is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2013, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Shri Manish Kumar's age?
Shri Manish Kumar is 42 years old, born on 05 July 1984.
What is Shri Manish Kumar's current posting?
Shri Manish Kumar is currently serving as Collector, Bhavnagar since 09 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Manish Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Manish Kumar has 13 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Manish Kumar held?
Shri Manish Kumar has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 6 locations.
What is Shri Manish Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Manish Kumar held in one role was 5y 4m as District Collector And District Magistrate, Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt.
What is Shri Manish Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Manish Kumar holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. Rajasthan University Sardar Patel Med College Bikaner, Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion Bangalore.
How was Shri Manish Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Manish Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
