About Shri Awanish Kumar
Shri Awanish Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2014 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri Awanish Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Awanish Kumar's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 12 years of service, Shri Awanish Kumar has held 5 recorded postings across 4 locations. Past roles include Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin Car Nicobar; Assistant Commissioner (UT), Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin North and Middle Andaman; Assistant Secy, Youth Affairs & Sports Youth Affairs New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 8y as Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin North and Middle Andaman.
Shri Awanish Kumar is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin North and Middle Andaman, a position held since 24 August 2018. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri Awanish Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Economics from Graduate University Of Delhi Delhi Deshbandhu College; Economics from B.A. Honours University of Delhi Deshbandhu College. 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 University Of Delhi Delhi Deshbandhu College | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.A. Honours University of Delhi Deshbandhu College | Economics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | P.G. Jawaharala Nehru University Delhi CITD | Economics | Second | -- |
| 4 | -- | M.Phil. Jawahar Lal Nehru University CESP JNU | Economics | 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 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin North and Middle Andaman | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/08/2018 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin Car Nicobar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/09/2017 - 24/08/2018 |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner (UT) | Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin North and Middle Andaman | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/12/2016 - 08/09/2017 |
| 4 | Assistant Secy | Youth Affairs & Sports Youth Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs & Sports | 01/08/2016 - 31/10/2016 |
| 5 | IAS Probationer | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 01/09/2014 - 31/07/2016 |
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 Awanish Kumar belong to?
Shri Awanish Kumar is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 2014, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Awanish Kumar's age?
Shri Awanish Kumar is 40 years old, born on 01 August 1986.
What is Shri Awanish Kumar's current posting?
Shri Awanish Kumar is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin North and Middle Andaman since 24 August 2018.
How many years has Shri Awanish Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Awanish Kumar has 12 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Awanish Kumar held?
Shri Awanish Kumar has held 5 distinct postings over their career, across 4 locations.
What is Shri Awanish Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Awanish Kumar held in one role was 8y as Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Revenue Government of Andaman &N Islands Admin North and Middle Andaman.
What is Shri Awanish Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Awanish Kumar holds the following qualifications: Graduate University Of Delhi Delhi Deshbandhu College, B.A. Honours University of Delhi Deshbandhu College, P.G. Jawaharala Nehru University Delhi CITD, M.Phil. Jawahar Lal Nehru University CESP JNU.
How was Shri Awanish Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Awanish Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
