About Shri Abhishek Sharma
Shri Abhishek Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2018 batch, Chhattisgarh cadre. Shri Abhishek Sharma joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Abhishek Sharma's domicile state on record is Jammu & Kashmir.
Over 8 years of service, Shri Abhishek Sharma has held 10 recorded postings across 8 locations. Past roles include Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rajouri; District Collector And District Magistrate, Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation); Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Information Tech Deptt.
Shri Abhishek Sharma is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir, a position held since 08 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Abhishek Sharma's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg from B.E. Jammu University; Public Management. 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. Jammu University | Civil Engg | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU UNUVERSITY NEW DELHI JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU UNUVERSITY | Public Management | Pass | -- |
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 | Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir | Cadre(Extension of inter cadre deputation) | / | 08/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rajouri | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rajouri | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 16/08/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 28/04/2023 - 15/08/2024 |
| 5 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 28/04/2023 - 15/08/2024 |
| 6 | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Information Technology / Information Technology | 03/06/2022 - 27/04/2023 |
| 7 | State Mission Director , | Housing & Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 14/02/2022 - 02/06/2022 |
| 8 | Sub Divisional Officer(Civil), | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 14/07/2021 - 13/02/2022 |
| 9 | Awaiting Orders Of Adjustment | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | / | 09/07/2021 - 13/07/2021 |
| 10 | SDO/SDM | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Korba | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Acquision | 21/09/2020 - Till-Date |
| 11 | Assistant Collector | Surguja | Cadre(Domestic Training) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 25/05/2019 - 27/06/2020 |
| 12 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/09/2018 - 30/08/2019 |
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 | 2020 | IAS PROFESSAL COURSE | 1Mn 2Days | |
| 2 | 2020 | PHASE II | 1Mn 2Days | |
| 3 | 2018 | IAS PROFESSAL COURSE | 5Mn 1Days | |
| 4 | 2018 | IAS FOUNDATION COURSE | 3Mn 11Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Abhishek Sharma belong to?
Shri Abhishek Sharma is an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, batch of 2018, with Jammu & Kashmir as the domicile state.
What is Shri Abhishek Sharma's age?
Shri Abhishek Sharma is 32 years old, born on 19 November 1993.
What is Shri Abhishek Sharma's current posting?
Shri Abhishek Sharma is currently serving as Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir since 08 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Abhishek Sharma served as an IAS officer?
Shri Abhishek Sharma has 8 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Abhishek Sharma held?
Shri Abhishek Sharma has held 10 distinct postings over their career, across 8 locations.
What is Shri Abhishek Sharma's educational qualification?
Shri Abhishek Sharma holds the following qualification: B.E. Jammu University.
How was Shri Abhishek Sharma recruited to the IAS?
Shri Abhishek Sharma was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
