About Dr. T. V Somanathan
Dr. T. V Somanathan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1987 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. T. V Somanathan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. T. V Somanathan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 38 years of service, Dr. T. V Somanathan has held 22 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Cabinet Secretary Cabinet, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi; Officer On Special Duty (OSD), Cabinet Sectt New Delhi; Finance Secy, Finance Expenditure New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 4m as Jt Commissioner, Vigilance Commission.
Dr. T. V Somanathan last served as Cabinet Secretary Cabinet, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi, until 30 August 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Dr. T. V Somanathan's educational qualifications on record include Commerce from B.Com Honours; Economics. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Com Honours | Commerce | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. | Economics | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | C.A. AICWA | Cost Acct | - | -- |
| 4 | -- | C.S. ICSI | Company Law | - | -- |
| 5 | -- | Chartered Accountant FCCA, London | Accountancy | - | -- |
| 6 | -- | Certificate The Harvard Businessss School | Executive Devlopment | - | -- |
| 7 | -- | Ph. D. Calcutta University | Economics | - | -- |
| 8 | -- | C.S. FCIS, London | Corporate Mgmt | - | -- |
| 9 | -- | Certificate CIMA, London | Finance | - | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabinet Secretary Cabinet | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 30/08/2024 - 30/08/2026 |
| 2 | Officer On Special Duty (OSD) | Cabinet Sectt New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 14/08/2024 - 30/08/2024 |
| 3 | Finance Secy | Finance Expenditure New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 28/04/2021 - 14/08/2024 |
| 4 | Secretary | Finance Expenditure New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Expenditure | 13/12/2019 - 27/04/2021 |
| 5 | Principal Secy. To Gort | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/03/2018 - 13/12/2019 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | / | 22/07/2017 - 05/08/2017 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Staff Officers / Prime Minister's Office | 22/04/2015 - 21/07/2017 |
| 8 | Director | Corporate Affairs World Bank Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 12/05/2011 - 21/04/2015 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Corporate Affairs | Centre | Corporate Management (New) / Corporate Management (New) | 06/08/2010 - 12/05/2011 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Metro Rail Corpn. Ltd. Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Railways | 03/12/2007 - 05/08/2010 |
| 11 | Secretary | Spl Initiatives Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 16/05/2007 - 10/05/2010 |
| 12 | Secy To C M | O/o Chief Minister | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 16/05/2007 - 10/05/2010 |
| 13 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Road Transport | 20/06/2006 - 31/03/2008 |
| 14 | Secretary | Planning, Dev & Spl Initiatives Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 20/06/2006 - 16/05/2007 |
| 15 | On E O L | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 02/10/2003 - 19/06/2006 |
| 16 | Commissioner | Disciplinary Proceedings | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 14/10/2001 - 01/10/2003 |
| 17 | Sector Manager | World Bank Washington DC | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Budget | 01/01/2000 - 02/10/2001 |
| 18 | Financial Economist | World Bank Washington DC | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Economic Affairs | 15/10/1996 - 01/10/2000 |
| 19 | Jt Commissioner | Vigilance Commission | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Vigilance | 01/06/1996 - 07/10/2000 |
| 20 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/03/1996 - 01/06/1996 |
| 21 | Executive Dir | Metropolitan Water & Severage Bd | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 01/04/1995 - 01/06/1996 |
| 22 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Budget | 01/07/1991 - 01/04/1995 |
| 23 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1989 - 01/07/1991 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | Phase V Mid Career Training Programme 2016 | 03/10/2016 | 21/10/2016 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995-1996 | Junior Level - 1986- 89 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 3 |
| 2 | 2003-2004 | Administrative Law | National Law School of India University | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. T. V Somanathan belong to?
Dr. T. V Somanathan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1987, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Dr. T. V Somanathan's age?
Dr. T. V Somanathan is 61 years old, born on 10 May 1965.
What was Dr. T. V Somanathan's last posting?
Dr. T. V Somanathan last served as Cabinet Secretary Cabinet, Cabinet Sectt New Delhi until 30 August 2026.
How many years has Dr. T. V Somanathan served as an IAS officer?
Dr. T. V Somanathan has 38 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. T. V Somanathan held?
Dr. T. V Somanathan has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Dr. T. V Somanathan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. T. V Somanathan held in one role was 4y 4m as Jt Commissioner, Vigilance Commission.
What is Dr. T. V Somanathan's educational qualification?
Dr. T. V Somanathan holds the following qualifications: B.Com Honours, Chartered Accountant FCCA, London, Certificate The Harvard Businessss School, Ph. D. Calcutta University, C.S. FCIS, London, Certificate CIMA, London.
How was Dr. T. V Somanathan recruited to the IAS?
Dr. T. V Somanathan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
