Shri Keshav Kumar Pathak IAS (Bihar 1990) has been empanelled as Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Keshav Kumar Pathak recently empanelled as Secretary to the Government of India, marking the culmination of an illustrious career built on dedication, depth of experience, and unwavering commitment to public service. A graduate in Economics with a First Class degree, Shri Pathak also holds an M.Phil. in the same field, underlining his strong academic foundation.
Beginning his administrative journey in the early 1990s, Shri Pathak served across numerous subdivisions in Bihar—Katihar, Begusarai, Sheikhpura, and Barh—as Sub-Divisional Officer, where he developed a firm grasp of grassroots governance. His leadership as District Collector and Magistrate in Giridih and Gopalganj demonstrated his ability to bring about effective district-level administration. Over the years, he ascended through critical roles including Administrator of Muzaffarpur, Managing Director of Bihar’s State Credit and Cooperative institutions, and Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
With a rich blend of state and central postings, Shri Pathak contributed significantly as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, and later as Managing Director of NHIDCL under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, where he oversaw infrastructure development in strategic regions. His roles in the Bihar cadre included leadership of departments such as Excise, Education, Urban Development, and Health, often holding Secretary or Principal Secretary rank, and spearheading reforms in taxation, transport, and welfare sectors.
As Director General of General Administration and Additional Chief Secretary in key portfolios like Education and Revenue, he consistently prioritized transparency, governance efficiency, and people-centric policy delivery. His most recent assignment as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat placed him at the heart of inter-ministerial coordination and strategic administrative planning.
Shri Pathak’s service has spanned over three decades, during which he has shown exceptional versatility across domains—ranging from finance and infrastructure to education, health, and home affairs. His deep institutional memory, coupled with a forward-looking approach, has made him an asset in every assignment. His empanelment as Secretary to the Government of India is not only a recognition of his distinguished service but also a promise of continued excellence in national administration.
IndianBureaucracy.com wishes Shri Keshav Kumar Pathak the very best.
