Pankaj Dixit, IAS Bihar: Profile, Bio, Wife and Family

Name: Pankaj Dixit
Batch: 2011, Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Bihar cadre. (bureaucracykhabar.com)

Current (as of 2025):

Private Secretary (PS) to Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; also MoS in Prime Minister’s Office; MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; Department of Space. (LegendOfficers.com)
The post of PS has been elevated/re-designated to the Director level (in the Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions) from January 1, 2025, valid until July 7, 2029 (or until he ceases to hold the PS charge).

Early Career & Postings

While public sources do not fully document Pankaj Dixit’s education and earliest postings (e.g., pre-IAS, or training period), we have the following known elements of his administrative career in Bihar:

As an IAS officer of the 2011 batch, he has held district level responsibilities. At some point, he was appointed District Magistrate (DM) of Kishanganj district, which is one of the more sensitive districts in Bihar (situated in the Seemanchal region). (Telegraph India)
Later, he was transferred to Rohtas district, serving as its DM. (The Times of India)

These district assignments included overseeing law & order, development programmes, revenue administration, disaster management, etc., as is typical for a District Magistrate’s role in Bihar.

Advancement to Central Deputation & Role as Private Secretary

In July 2024, Pankaj Dixit was appointed as Private Secretary (PS) to the Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. He works at Deputy Secretary level in that capacity. (LegendOfficers.com)

Then effective 1-January-2025 (or from date of assumption of charge), his post was re-designated to Director level in DoPT (Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions). This designation is valid until July 7, 2029 (or earlier if he ceases being PS). (Indian Masterminds)

Controversies & Criticism

Pankaj Dixit has also been involved in controversies. Some of the notable ones include:

Warrant under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- In June 2018, a court in Bihar issued a non-bailable warrant of arrest against Pankaj Dixit while he was posted as DM of Kishanganj. (Telegraph India)
- The warrant was issued following a complaint by Surendra Kumar Suman, the District Statistical Officer, who alleged that Pankaj Dixit had used abusive language, humiliating behaviour, and casteist slurs. (India Today)
- The matter drew media attention because SC/ST atrocity allegations are serious in Indian law, and administrative officers are expected to maintain decorum. (Telegraph India)
Public Reactions to Transfers / Postings
- His transfer from Kishanganj to Rohtas (during administrative reshuffles) had some associations with the above complaint, as reporting suggested the complaint was lodged when he was in Kishanganj, and that he was subsequently transferred. (Business Standard)
- Some of these moves were part of larger bureaucratic reshuffles in Bihar. (The Times of India)
Other Issues / Criticism
- There is no strong documented record in widely-accessible public sources of formal disciplinary action beyond the SC/ST case, at least up to the latest media reports.
- Most articles focus on the SC/ST complaint, his administrative postings, and his recent elevation.

Career Trajectory Summary

Putting all information together, the trajectory of Pankaj Dixit’s career appears roughly as:

Time Period	Role / Posting	Key Responsibilities / Notes
2011	Joins IAS (Bihar cadre)	Undergoes training, probation, early junior postings (details not public)
[Date unknown]	District Magistrate (DM), Kishanganj	Law & order, district administration; during this period complaint lodged under SC/ST Act; transferred thereafter. (Telegraph India)
[After that]	DM, Rohtas district	Administrative head of Rohtas; general district governance work. (Business Standard)
2024-2025	Central deputation, Private Secretary to Minister Jitendra Singh	Elevated role, closer to policy and central administration; re-designation to Director level in DoPT. (LegendOfficers.com)

Personal Aspects & Public Image

As with many IAS officers, detailed personal biographical data (parents, schooling, etc.) is not widely documented in media sources, which is common due to privacy.
His public image is shaped by administrative roles, postings in politically and socially sensitive districts of Bihar, and also by the controversies (especially the SC/ST complaints).
The re-designation of his PS role to Director indicates acknowledgment of his performance and possibly trust from higher levels of government.

Top Interesting Facts

Here are some lesser-known or interesting tidbits:

Batch and Cadre: He is from the 2011 batch of IAS in the Bihar cadre, which places him among mid-senior officers today. (bureaucracykhabar.com)
Serving in Multiple Portfolios via Minister: Though he is Private Secretary to Dr. Jitendra Singh, because the Minister holds multiple portfolios, Dixit works across ministries such as Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Atomic Energy, Space, etc. That offers exposure to multiple high-tech, policy, and regulatory domains.
Elevation While in PS Role: The re-designation of his PS role to Director level (DoPT) is not automatic; it reflects recognition and possibly expanded responsibilities.
Controversy Raises Issues of Accountability: The 2018 SC/ST complaint and warrant against him emphasizes how IAS officers are under legal scrutiny; social & caste dynamics in Bihar remain sensitive. (Business Standard)
Geographical Exposure: Postings in relatively challenging and socially sensitive districts (e.g. Kishanganj) likely gave him substantial field experience in handling diversity, social issues, law & order, etc.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about him, with answers based on available data:

Q1. What is Pankaj Dixit’s educational background?
A1. Public sources have not clearly documented his schooling or higher education details. No verifiable data about his college / university / subject specialization is presently found.

Q2. What exact roles has he held in Bihar?
A2. Notably, he served as District Magistrate of Kishanganj, then DM of Rohtas. He held other junior/middle level roles as is standard for IAS officers, but those are not well publicised in media sources.

Q3. What is the status of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) case?
A3. The complaint was lodged in 2017–2018. A non-bailable warrant was issued in June 2018 when he was in Kishanganj. Public records beyond that point are not clear (i.e. whether the matter was resolved, or what legal outcome ensued). (Business Standard)

Q4. What is the significance of being Private Secretary (PS) in the Central Government?
A4. A PS is a senior bureaucratic aide to a Minister, managing coordination, communication, oversight of agendas, helping with policy drafts, follow-ups, etc. Being PS to a Union Minister who holds multiple portfolios gives exposure to high-level policy work, and likely influence and visibility.

Q5. Does the re-designation to Director level mean he is promoted?
A5. It is a kind of vertical upgrade in status/responsibility for the same functional post (PS), rather than a shift to a completely different role. It likely implies greater rank, pay, and responsibilities. It’s not exactly the same as being transferred to a new department, but it’s a mark of trust.

Q6. When will his current designation last until?
A6. The Director-level designation is valid until July 7, 2029, or until he ceases to function as PS to Dr. Jitendra Singh, or until further orders — whichever occurs earlier.

Q7. Is there any known public record relating to wrongdoing (beyond the SC/ST case)?
A7. Other than the SC/ST complaint and warrant, no widely reported, credible legal or disciplinary cases are currently found (as of the latest media coverage). Media pieces focus more on his administrative roles and transfers.

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