Early Life & Education
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Born: 25 September 1968 in Bihar (IPSDetails.com).
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Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering—equipped him with analytical and problem-solving skills that later defined his administrative approach (IPSDetails.com).
Entry into IAS
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UPSC CSE (1995): Cleared the exam, joining the 1996 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) at age 28 (IPSDetails.com).
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Allocated to the Andhra Pradesh cadre, where he began a distinguished bureaucratic journey (IPSDetails.com).
Career Trajectory
Over the years, Shashibhushan Kumar has held a succession of key administrative roles across Andhra Pradesh:
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Early postings as Assistant Collector, Sub-Collector, and District-level roles (e.g., Collector of Khammam, Kadapa) (IPSDetails.com).
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Held senior posts such as Joint Collector, CEO of Zilla Parishad (Kurnool), and PD – DRDA / PO – ITDA (Bhadrachalam) (IPSDetails.com).
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Elevated to multiple Principal Secretary positions overseeing departments like Services & HRM, Water Resources, Irrigation, and Rural Development (PR, RD & RWS) (IPSDetails.com, IndianMandarins).
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As of 2025, he is serving as the Principal Secretary of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development & Rural Water Supply (PR, RD & RWS) in Andhra Pradesh (IPSDetails.com, IndianMandarins).
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Retirement is scheduled for 30 September 2028 (IPSDetails.com).
Recent Developments & Updates
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In June 2024, following a state-level bureaucratic reshuffle under the new government, Shashibhushan Kumar was transferred and posted as Principal Secretary, PR, RD & RWS, reaffirming his influence in rural governance (IndianMandarins).
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As of August 2025, he continues to actively chair and oversee district-level reviews alongside district collectors in his role as PR & RD Commissioner (X (formerly Twitter)).
Controversies & Legal Proceedings
While no scandals have surfaced, a couple of contempt-of-court cases involving him have seen resolution in his favor:
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Contempt Case No. 395/2023
Filed by Nadimpalli Venkata Raju in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, this related to alleged violation of court directions. On 22 August 2025, the court found that the orders had been complied with and subsequently closed the case (CaseMine). -
Contempt Case No. 4426/2023
Filed by Guduru Sudheer, again around the same timeframe and under similar sections of the Contempt of Courts Act. On 22 August 2025, the High Court observed compliance with its directions and closed the case (CaseMine).
Although legally notable, these were resolved without tarnishing his professional reputation—demonstrating administrative compliance and due process.
Top Interesting Facts
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Technical Foundation: Degrees in engineering, a rarity among IAS officers, shaped his data-oriented approach.
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Cadre Loyalty: Built an entire career serving the Andhra Pradesh cadre, contributing across agencies from rural development to irrigation and human resources.
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Longevity: Over 27 years in service with deep administrative influence.
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Contempt Cases Resolved: Faced legal scrutiny, but no adverse findings—cases closed following compliance.
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Retirement Horizon: Scheduled to retire in September 2028, potentially still active in key roles until then.
FAQs
Q1: What is Shashibhushan Kumar’s educational background?
A: He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, providing a strong analytical grounding for his administrative career (IPSDetails.com).
Q2: When did he become an IAS officer?
A: He cleared the UPSC CSE in 1995, joining the 1996 IAS batch at the age of 28 (IPSDetails.com).
Q3: Which departments has he served in?
A: Accumulated roles across rural development, water resources, irrigation, human resources, general administration, and services & HRM (IPSDetails.com, IndianMandarins).
Q4: What controversies has he been linked to?
A: Two contempt-of-court cases in August 2025—one by Nadimpalli Venkata Raju, another by Guduru Sudheer—were both closed after court-ordered compliance (CaseMine).
Q5: When will he retire?
A: His official retirement is slated for 30 September 2028 (IPSDetails.com).
Q6: What is his current position?
A: As of mid-to-late 2025, he is the Principal Secretary in charge of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development & Rural Water Supply (PR, RD & RWS) in Andhra Pradesh (IPSDetails.com, IndianMandarins).
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