Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Forest Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Kashmir, India |
Latest News about Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat
23/02/2026
Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir. The Secretariat profile notes that he has held the post since 23 February 2026, and that he previously served as Deputy Commissioner in Anantnag. This reflects a recent administrative posting change within the IAS cadre.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | SKUAST Jammu (Graduation in Veterinary Sciences), Forest Research Institute, Dehradun |
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| Qualifications | B.V.Sc & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry), Post Graduate |
Personal Life
| School | Minto Circle High School, Srinagar |
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| Religion | Islam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Rehmat Bhat (from Karnataka) |
| Marriage Date | April, 2015 |
| Children | Daughter: Mariam |
Family
| Father | Ghulam Mohiuddin Bhat (retired KAS officer) |
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| Siblings | 3 elder brothers - Meiraj, Tariq, Hilal, 1 sister - Ruksana Zarin |
Career
| Achievements |
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| Credits Success to | 7 months old daughter, Mariam, whom he considers his lucky charm |
| IAS Rank | All India Rank 10 (UPSC 2016) |
| IAS Batch | 2017 |
| IAS Cadre | AGMUT |
| Current Posting | Deputy Commissioner of J&K |
| Previous Postings | Deputy Conservator of Forests (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh), SDM of Karnah, Deputy Commissioner in Anantnag |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/bilalbhat_ias/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/Bilal.IAS.786/ | |
| Threads | https://www.threads.com/@bilalbhat_ias |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bilal Bhat hails from an area affected by militancy. | |
| 2. He succeeded in passing the UPSC exam on his fourth attempt, making it his final chance. | |
| 3. He chose Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry as his optional subject for IAS, sticking to his graduation subject. | |
| 4. Bilal Bhat hails from the remote border district of Handwara in North Kashmir, an area affected by militancy. | |
| 5. His wife Rehmat's father is also a former civil services officer from Karnataka government. |