ACC Empanels IAS Officer Shankar Lal Kumawat for Joint Secretary-Level Posts in Government of India
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the empanelment of Shankar Lal Kumawat, a 2010-batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service from the Tamil Nadu cadre, for holding Joint Secretary or equivalent-level posts in the Government of India. The empanelment marks an important career milestone for the senior bureaucrat, who is currently serving at the Centre.
ACC Approves JS-Level Empanelment
As per the official decision, Shankar Lal Kumawat (IAS:2010:TN) has been empanelled to serve in Joint Secretary or equivalent positions in the Union Government.
Empanelment at the Joint Secretary level enables eligible IAS officers to be considered for senior leadership roles in various ministries and departments under the Government of India.
At present, Kumawat is serving as Director in the Department of Revenue, a position he assumed in February 2025.
Part of the 2010 Batch Empanelment Exercise
Earlier, on February 4, 2026, the Government of India had empanelled 24 IAS officers from the 2010 batch for Joint Secretary or equivalent-level posts at the Centre.
The empanelment process involves a detailed evaluation of officers based on their service record, administrative experience, performance, and seniority before they are cleared for senior policymaking roles in the Union Government.
Administrative Career and Key Assignments
During his career in the Tamil Nadu cadre, Shankar Lal Kumawat has held several important administrative positions.
One of his notable assignments was serving as Additional Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu, where he played an important role in overseeing election management and administrative coordination during electoral processes.
Over the years, he has gained experience in governance, public administration, and election management through various roles in the state government.
Current Role in the Central Government
Since February 2025, Kumawat has been serving as Director in the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
The department handles matters related to taxation policy, revenue administration, and financial regulations.
In his current position, he is involved in policy coordination and administrative work related to revenue governance at the national level.
About IAS Officer Shankar Lal Kumawat
Shankar Lal Kumawat is a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre.
Key Details:
Date of Birth: June 7, 1980
Cadre: Tamil Nadu
Batch: 2010
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Master of Arts (M.A.) from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Tamil
Earlier in his career, he also served as Additional Commissioner (Health) in the Greater Chennai Corporation, where he contributed to urban health administration and public service delivery in Chennai.
Career Progression
Throughout his administrative career, Kumawat has accumulated experience across multiple areas, including governance, electoral administration, urban management, and policy coordination at the central level.
His empanelment for Joint Secretary-level posts is widely seen as recognition of his administrative capabilities and service record, and it positions him for potential appointments to senior policymaking roles within the Government of India.
