Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/02/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Kumhari Village, Kadwa Block, Katihar District, Bihar |
Latest News about Shubham Kumar
15/06/2026
Bihar government reports indicate that Shubham Kumar was transferred from Nalanda to Patna as DDC-cum-CEO, District Council, and assigned responsibility in Patna district. The transfer placed him in a more prominent development administration role in the state capital region.
12/01/2026
Shubham Kumar was posted as DDC-cum-CEO in Nalanda, Bihar. Reports say he assumed this administrative role on 12 January 2026 after earlier serving in other district-level posts. The posting marked a new step in his IAS career in Bihar.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Holding All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (2020) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
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| College/University | IIT Bombay |
Relationships & More
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Family
| Father | Devanand Singh (branch manager at Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank, Bihar) |
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| Mother | Punam Devi |
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| Spouse | Priyangi Mehta |
Career
| Secured AIR 290 in UPSC CSE 2019 and selected for Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS). | |
| Underwent training at National Academy of Defence Financial Management (NADFM), Pune. | |
| Worked as a researcher in the US prior to UPSC preparation. | |
| Secured All India Rank 1 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020 and allotted to Indian Administrative Service (IAS). | |
| Serves as DDC-cum-CEO at Nalanda, Bihar, since 12/01/2026. | |
| Previously served as Municipal Commissioner and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shubham.kumar_ias/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He achieved the 219th rank in the engineering entrance exam after completing his schooling, securing admission to IIT Bombay. | |
| 2. During his time at IIT Bombay, he served as the General Secretary Social and Cultural, leading Hostel 6 to win its first Cultural Cup. | |
| 3. He graduated six months ahead of the scheduled completion date for his degree. | |
| 4. He topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2020 on his third attempt. | |
| 5. For the examination, he chose Anthropology as his optional subject. | |
| 6. He did not take any coaching classes for exam preparation, dedicating 7 to 10 hours daily to self-study. | |
| 7. His areas of focus include rural development, employment generation, and poverty alleviation. | |
| 8. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality moments with family and friends. |