Peeyush Kumar is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Born on 19 September 1973 in Uttar Pradesh, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1996 at the young age of 24. With a strong academic background in Statistics (M.Sc. and Post Graduate in Statistics), he has served in diverse roles across both state and central government. As of 2025, he is the Principal Finance Secretary, Finance Department of Andhra Pradesh.
Quick Info of Peeyush Kumar IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Peeyush Kumar |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 19 September 1973 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 52 |
| Native Place | Uttar Pradesh |
| Education Qualification | M.Sc. (Statistics), Post Graduate in Statistics |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 1997 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| CSE Year | 1996 |
| Became IAS Age | 24 |
| Rank | Not Mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
| Current Posting | Principal Finance Secretary, Finance Department |
| Retirement Date | 30 September 2033 |
| Email ID | kumar.peeyush@ap.gov.in |
| Contact No. | 9711005166 |
| Salary | ₹1,82,200 |
| Remarks | Known for expertise in finance and economic affairs |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Peeyush Kumar IAS
Peeyush Kumar was born on 19 September 1973 in Uttar Pradesh. Information regarding his parents and family life is not available in the public domain. However, his academic journey reflects his deep interest in numbers, economics, and governance. He completed his Master of Science in Statistics and also holds a Post Graduate degree in Statistics, which later helped him excel in financial and policy roles in the government.
UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Peeyush Kumar IAS
Before joining the IAS, Peeyush Kumar pursued his higher studies in Statistics. His analytical skills, combined with his dedication, helped him clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1996 on his first known attempt. He was allotted the Andhra Pradesh cadre in the 1997 batch, becoming an IAS officer at the age of 24.
UPSC Marksheet
The detailed UPSC marksheet is not publicly available.
Current Posting of Peeyush Kumar IAS
As of 2025, Peeyush Kumar is serving as Principal Finance Secretary, Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
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Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Srikakulam
- Assistant Collector, Vijayawada, Krishna District
- Sub Collector, Vijayawada
- Project Officer, ITDA, Eturnagaram
- Project Officer, ITDA, Rampachodavaram
- Joint Collector, Visakhapatnam
- Project Director, Outer Ring Road
- Collector, Medak
- Collector, Krishna
- Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (GOI)
- Director, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (GOI)
- Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat (GOI)
- Secretary to Government, Finance
- Secretary, Finance
- Commissioner, Commercial Taxes
- Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi
- Principal Finance Secretary to Government, Finance
- Principal Secretary to Chief Minister
- Principal Secretary to Government, Planning
- Principal Finance Secretary to Government, Finance
Retirement Details
Peeyush Kumar is scheduled to retire on 30 September 2033.
