About Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2015 batch, Nagaland cadre. Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 11 years of service, Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan has held 11 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Deputy Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi; Deputy Secretary, Finance Sixteenth Finance Commission; Deputy Commissioner / D M, Wokha. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 6y 6m as ADC Cum CEO, Zunheboto.
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan last served as Deputy Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi, until 30 June 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y each.
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan's educational qualifications on record include Economics from M.Sc. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur; Public Management from M.A. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi. 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.Sc. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur | Economics | - | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi | Public Management | - | -- |
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 Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Policy | 16/09/2025 - 30/06/2028 |
| 2 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Sixteenth Finance Commission | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | Finance / Finance Commission | 01/07/2024 - 15/09/2025 |
| 3 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Finance Commission Delhi | Centre | Finance / Finance Commission | 01/07/2024 - 15/09/2025 |
| 4 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Wokha | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/06/2022 - 30/06/2024 |
| 5 | Deputy Commissioner | Wokha | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/05/2022 - 30/06/2024 |
| 6 | Jt Secy & M D | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 24/02/2021 - 12/06/2022 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Health Kohima | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 23/02/2021 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Deputy Commissioner / D M | Kiphire | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 08/10/2020 - 23/02/2021 |
| 9 | ADC Cum CEO | Zunheboto | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/01/2019 - 24/06/2025 |
| 10 | SDO/SDM | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 27/11/2017 - 01/01/2019 |
| 11 | Assistant Secy | Rural Dev Land Resources | Centre | / | 03/07/2017 - 29/09/2017 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 28/02/2017 - 02/07/2017 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | IAS TRG,MUSSOORI | 2Yr 23Days | |
| 2 | 2013 | IEG PROFSNL CRS IES | 4Mn 9Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan belong to?
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan is an IAS officer of the Nagaland cadre, batch of 2015, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan's age?
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan is 38 years old, born on 25 March 1988.
What was Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan's last posting?
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan last served as Deputy Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training New Delhi until 30 June 2028.
How many years has Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan has 11 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan held?
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan held in one role was 6y 6m as ADC Cum CEO, Zunheboto.
What is Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan's educational qualification?
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan holds the following qualifications: M.Sc. IIT Kanpur IIT Kanpur, M.A. JNU New Delhi JNU New Delhi.
How was Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Ajit Kumar Ranjan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
