About Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray's domicile state on record is Jammu & Kashmir.
Over 13 years of service, Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray has held 10 recorded postings across 10 locations. Past roles include Additional Principal Secy To C M, Cadre (AIS); Chief Executive Officer, Home Affairs Home Chandigarh; Additional District Magistrate, Revenue Deptt Patiala. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 1m as Additional Principal Secy To C M, Cadre (AIS).
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda, a position held since 12 September 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray's educational qualifications on record include Animal Husby from B.V.Sc. & A.H. SKUASTK; Public Finance from Diploma National Institute of Finance and Management Faridabad Faridabad. 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.V.Sc. & A.H. SKUASTK | Animal Husby | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | Diploma National Institute of Finance and Management Faridabad Faridabad | Public Finance | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Economics IGNOU New Delhi IGNOU | Economics | 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 Commissioner | Bathinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/09/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Principal Secy To C M | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 25/09/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Chief Executive Officer | Home Affairs Home Chandigarh | Cadre (Non-AIS) | Home / Home | 04/01/2019 - 31/08/2019 |
| 4 | Additional District Magistrate | Revenue Deptt Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 19/07/2018 - 04/01/2019 |
| 5 | ADC Cum CEO | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Zila Parishad Patiala | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 19/05/2017 - 18/07/2018 |
| 6 | S D M | Land Revenue Deptt Sub Division Malerkotla | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 04/08/2016 - 16/05/2017 |
| 7 | S D M | Revenue Deptt Ludhiana | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/02/2016 - 03/08/2016 |
| 8 | SDO/SDM | Revenue Deptt Sub Division Jalandhar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 06/12/2015 - 18/02/2016 |
| 9 | Assistant Secy | Rural Dev Rural Development | Centre | Rural Development / Rural Development | 31/08/2015 - 30/11/2015 |
| 10 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 02/09/2013 - 30/08/2015 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 19th Round of Phase III MCTP | 22/05/2023 | 16/06/2023 |
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 Showkat Ahmad Parray belong to?
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 2013, with Jammu & Kashmir as the domicile state.
What is Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray's age?
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray is 41 years old, born on 07 March 1985.
What is Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray's current posting?
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda since 12 September 2024.
How many years has Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray served as an IAS officer?
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray has 13 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray held?
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 10 locations.
What is Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray held in one role was 5y 1m as Additional Principal Secy To C M, Cadre (AIS).
What is Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray's educational qualification?
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray holds the following qualifications: B.V.Sc. & A.H. SKUASTK, Diploma National Institute of Finance and Management Faridabad Faridabad, M.A. Economics IGNOU New Delhi IGNOU.
How was Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray recruited to the IAS?
Shri Showkat Ahmad Parray was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
