Rohit Kansal, IAS (1995 batch, AGMUT/J&K cadre) is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer currently serving as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Over his distinguished career, he has held key positions such as Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir), Principal Secretary (Planning, Power, and Higher Education) in Jammu & Kashmir, and senior roles in the Ministries of Finance, HRD, Commerce, and Renewable Energy at the Centre. Known for his expertise in governance, infrastructure, and policy planning, Kansal has been instrumental in driving administrative reforms and development initiatives both at the state and national levels.
Peforma promotion to Apex Scale
He has been accorded a pro forma promotion to Apex (pay Level 17) as of 23 July 2025
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Central deputation, handling infrastructure, investment, textile machinery & sustainability portfolios
Principal Secretary, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, Higher Education
Leading financial oversight & higher education in J&K
Principal Secretary, Planning & Monitoring; also Power / Development & Monitoring roles
Multi-portfolio senior role in J&K administration
Chief Minister’s Secretariat & Planning / Monitoring
As Principal Secretary (CM Secretariat) & Planning portfolios
Commissioner / Secretary, Public Works Department & Roads & Buildings (PWD & R&B), J&K
Infrastructure / public works leadership in state govt
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir
Senior administrative role in J&K state administration
Private Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (NRE)
Long central deputation in energy / renewable sector
Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Central ministry role in commerce
Private Secretary, Ministry of Finance (Expenditure), New Delhi
Key central role in fiscal management domain
Deputy Secretary, Ministry of HRD (Higher Education), New Delhi
Central deputation in human resource / education domain
Managing Director, J&K State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC)
State PSU leadership role
CEO, SMVD (Shrine Board), Katra
Role in shrine / board management
Deputy Commissioner, Jammu
Again as DC in Jammu district
Deputy Commissioner, Budgam
District head in J&K
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jammu
District-level administration
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Reasi
Field administrative role
Assistant Commissioner, Srinagar
Early district/field posting
Assistant Commissioner, GAD / LBS National Academy, Mussoorie (training / probation)
First postings in IAS probation / training period
Joined IAS
Year of allotment: 1995