Shashibhushan Kumar is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, serving in the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Born on 25 September 1968 in Bihar, he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1995 and became an IAS officer at the age of 28. With a degree in B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering), he has served in various administrative capacities in Andhra Pradesh and has played a key role in rural development, human resources, water resources, and governance reforms. As of 2025, he is the Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply.
Quick Info of Shashibhushan Kumar IAS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shashibhushan Kumar |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 25 September 1968 |
| Age (As of 2025) | 57 |
| Native Place | Bihar |
| Education Qualification | B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering) |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 1996 |
| Cadre | Andhra Pradesh |
| CSE Year | 1995 |
| Became IAS Age | 28 |
| Rank | Not Mentioned |
| Optional Subject | Not Mentioned |
| Current Posting | Principal Secretary, PR RD & RWS |
| Retirement Date | 30 September 2028 |
| Email ID | secy_irrgn@ap.gov.in |
| Contact No. | 9440399000 |
| Salary | ₹1,82,200 |
| Remarks | Known for his governance and rural development expertise |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Shashibhushan Kumar IAS
Shashibhushan Kumar was born on 25 September 1968 in Bihar. While information about his parents and family is not available in public records, his academic achievements highlight his technical skills and analytical mindset. He pursued B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, which built a strong foundation for his problem-solving abilities and administrative work.
UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Shashibhushan Kumar IAS
Before joining the IAS, Shashibhushan Kumar completed his engineering degree and prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He cleared the CSE in 1995 and was allotted to the Andhra Pradesh cadre in the 1996 batch, achieving this feat at the age of 28. His UPSC rank and optional subject are not available in public data.
UPSC Marksheet
The marksheet is not publicly available.
Current Posting of Shashibhushan Kumar IAS
As of 2025, Shashibhushan Kumar serves as Principal Secretary, Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply.
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Work Experience
- Assistant Collector, Kurnool
- Assistant Collector, Jagtial
- Sub Collector, Jagtial
- PD, DRDA, Karimnagar
- PO, ITDA, Bhadrachalam
- CEO, Zilla Parishad, Kurnool
- Joint Collector, Anantapur
- Collector, Khammam
- Collector & District Magistrate, Kadapa
- Managing Director, SAAP, Hyderabad
- Director of Employment and Training
- Commissioner, Rural Development
- Secretary, Irrigation & CAD
- Secretary to Government (Services & HRM), General Administration
- Principal Secretary to Government (GPM & AR), General Administration
- Director General, AP Human Resources Development Institute
- Principal Secretary to Government (Services & HRM), General Administration
- Principal Secretary to Government (HR), Finance
- Principal Secretary to Government (Services & HRM), General Administration
- Principal Secretary to Government, Water Resources
- Principal Secretary to Government, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development
- Principal Secretary to Government, PR RD & RWS
Retirement Details
He is scheduled to retire on 30 September 2028.
