About Shri Vivek Kumar
Shri Vivek Kumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2016 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Vivek Kumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Vivek Kumar's domicile state on record is Delhi.
Over 10 years of service, Shri Vivek Kumar has held 9 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary, Health & Family Welfare; Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare; Joint Secretary, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms West Bengal. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 9y 4m as Asst . Magistrate & Asst Collector., Land Revenue.
Shri Vivek Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal, a position held since 13 May 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 10m each.
Shri Vivek Kumar's educational qualifications on record include Medicine Surgery from M.B.B.S. University of Delhi University of 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 | -- | M.B.B.S. University of Delhi University of Delhi | Medicine Surgery | 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 | Additional Chief Secretary | Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 13/05/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary | Health & Family Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Health & Family Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 18/12/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Joint Secretary | Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 27/02/2024 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Additional District Magistrate | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/07/2021 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Officer On Special Duty (O.S.D) | State Institue of Panchayats & Rural Dev West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 11/03/2020 - 08/07/2021 |
| 7 | Assistant Secy | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) New Delhi | Centre | / | 02/07/2018 - 28/09/2018 |
| 8 | Asst . Magistrate & Asst Collector. | Land Revenue | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/05/2017 - Till-Date |
| 9 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/09/2016 - 01/07/2018 |
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 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Vivek Kumar belong to?
Shri Vivek Kumar is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2016, with Delhi as the domicile state.
What is Shri Vivek Kumar's age?
Shri Vivek Kumar is 39 years old, born on 12 August 1987.
What is Shri Vivek Kumar's current posting?
Shri Vivek Kumar is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Resources Dev Deptt West Bengal since 13 May 2025.
How many years has Shri Vivek Kumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri Vivek Kumar has 10 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Vivek Kumar held?
Shri Vivek Kumar has held 9 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri Vivek Kumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Vivek Kumar held in one role was 9y 4m as Asst . Magistrate & Asst Collector., Land Revenue.
What is Shri Vivek Kumar's educational qualification?
Shri Vivek Kumar holds the following qualification: M.B.B.S. University of Delhi University of Delhi.
How was Shri Vivek Kumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri Vivek Kumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
