About Shri Akash Chhikara
Shri Akash Chhikara is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2017 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Akash Chhikara joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Akash Chhikara's domicile state on record is Haryana.
Over 9 years of service, Shri Akash Chhikara has held 14 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include District Collector, Janjgir-Champa; Collector & District Magistrate, District Gariaband Collectorate; Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Raipur. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Akash Chhikara is currently serving as Deputy Secretary & CEO, Raipur Development Authority, Raipur (C.G.) Raipur, a position held since 21 April 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri Akash Chhikara's educational qualifications on record include Electronics and Communication from B.E. Delhi University Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. Delhi University Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology | Electronics and Communication | First with Distinction | -- |
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 & CEO | Raipur Development Authority, Raipur (C.G.) Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 21/04/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | District Collector | Janjgir-Champa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 04/01/2024 - 21/04/2025 |
| 3 | Collector & District Magistrate | District Gariaband Collectorate | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 09/06/2023 - 03/01/2024 |
| 4 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 07/10/2022 - 08/06/2023 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Dantewada | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 28/10/2021 - 06/10/2022 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer | Zila Panchayat Mahasamund | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 26/03/2021 - 27/10/2021 |
| 7 | Chief Executive Officer | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 28/05/2020 - 25/03/2021 |
| 8 | Assistant Collector | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 30/01/2020 - 27/05/2020 |
| 9 | SDO | Revenue Administration & Disaster Management Koriya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 14/10/2019 - 29/01/2020 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/10/2019 - Till-Date |
| 11 | Assistant Secy | Housing and Urban Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Transport / Transport | 01/07/2019 - 01/10/2019 |
| 12 | Under Training | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre (Domestic Training) | Training / Training | 20/05/2019 - 30/06/2019 |
| 13 | Assistant Collector (Trg) | Surguja | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 12/05/2018 - 19/05/2019 |
| 14 | Under Training | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre (Domestic Training) | Training / Training | 28/08/2017 - 11/05/2018 |
| 15 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | - Till-Date |
| 16 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | - Till-Date |
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 | 2019 | PHASE II | 1Mn 9Days | |
| 2 | 2018 | DISTRICT AND STATE TRAINING | 11Mn 23Days | |
| 3 | 2017 | PHASE I | 5Mn 1Days | |
| 4 | 2017 | FOUNDATION COURSE | 3Mn 11Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Akash Chhikara belong to?
Shri Akash Chhikara is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2017, with Haryana as the domicile state.
What is Shri Akash Chhikara's age?
Shri Akash Chhikara is 35 years old, born on 25 June 1991.
What is Shri Akash Chhikara's current posting?
Shri Akash Chhikara is currently serving as Deputy Secretary & CEO, Raipur Development Authority, Raipur (C.G.) Raipur since 21 April 2025.
How many years has Shri Akash Chhikara served as an IAS officer?
Shri Akash Chhikara has 9 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Akash Chhikara held?
Shri Akash Chhikara has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Akash Chhikara's educational qualification?
Shri Akash Chhikara holds the following qualification: B.E. Delhi University Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology.
How was Shri Akash Chhikara recruited to the IAS?
Shri Akash Chhikara was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
