About Shri Shubham Saxena
Shri Shubham Saxena is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2013 batch, Odisha cadre. Shri Shubham Saxena joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shubham Saxena's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 13 years of service, Shri Shubham Saxena has held 7 recorded postings across 4 locations. Past roles include Additional Commissioner, Cadre (AIS); Chairman, Dev Auth; Project Dir, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y 10m as Commissioner, Odisha.
Shri Shubham Saxena is currently serving as Commissioner, Odisha, a position held since 21 December 2018. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 3m each.
Shri Shubham Saxena's educational qualifications on record include Science from B.Sc. Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi IHM L:ucknow; Sociology from M.A. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi. 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.Sc. Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi IHM L:ucknow | Science | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi | Sociology | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 | Odisha | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 21/12/2018 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 07/10/2017 - 20/12/2018 |
| 3 | Chairman | Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Colonization | 24/04/2017 - 20/12/2018 |
| 4 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/01/2017 - 20/12/2018 |
| 5 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 16/05/2016 - 31/12/2016 |
| 6 | Assistant Secy | Youth Affairs & Sports Sports | Centre | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 31/08/2015 - 30/11/2015 |
| 7 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2013 - 30/08/2015 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 23rd Round of Phase III of MCTP | 21/07/2025 | 16/08/2025 |
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 Shubham Saxena belong to?
Shri Shubham Saxena is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 2013, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shubham Saxena's age?
Shri Shubham Saxena is 43 years old, born on 20 March 1983.
What is Shri Shubham Saxena's current posting?
Shri Shubham Saxena is currently serving as Commissioner, Odisha since 21 December 2018.
How many years has Shri Shubham Saxena served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shubham Saxena has 13 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shubham Saxena held?
Shri Shubham Saxena has held 7 distinct postings over their career, across 4 locations.
What is Shri Shubham Saxena's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Shubham Saxena held in one role was 7y 10m as Commissioner, Odisha.
What is Shri Shubham Saxena's educational qualification?
Shri Shubham Saxena holds the following qualifications: B.Sc. Indira Gandhi National Open Univerity (IGNOU) New Delhi IHM L:ucknow, M.A. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi.
How was Shri Shubham Saxena recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shubham Saxena was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
