About Shri S Krishnan
Shri S Krishnan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1989 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri S Krishnan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri S Krishnan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 37 years of service, Shri S Krishnan has held 18 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Commerce & Industries Deptt Industries & Commerce Deptt Chennai; Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Deptt. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 10m as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Commerce & Industries Deptt Industries & Commerce Deptt Chennai.
Shri S Krishnan last served as Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi, until 30 June 2027. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri S Krishnan's educational qualifications on record include History from Graduate; Economics. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | History | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Economics | Second | -- |
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 | Secretary | Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 01/09/2023 - 30/06/2027 |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Commerce & Industries Deptt Industries & Commerce Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Spices | 09/11/2021 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 04/12/2019 - 31/03/2020 |
| 4 | Principal Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/07/2019 - 03/12/2019 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Chennai Metropolitan Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 15/12/2017 - 30/06/2019 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Planning & Dev Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 03/07/2013 - 14/12/2017 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Expenditure | 05/07/2011 - 03/07/2013 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Commercial Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 01/02/2011 - 10/04/2013 |
| 9 | Adviser/Sr Adviser To Executive Dir | Finance Expenditure International Monetary Fund (IMF) Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Finance | 15/03/2007 - 31/01/2011 |
| 10 | Pvt Secy | Finance Revenue | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/2004 - 14/03/2007 |
| 11 | Deputy Director (Senior) | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 01/07/2003 - 01/07/2004 |
| 12 | Deputy Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Admin (LBSNAA) Mussoorie | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 03/07/2000 - 30/06/2003 |
| 13 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/1998 - 03/07/2000 |
| 14 | District Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/01/1998 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/09/1996 - 01/07/1997 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/09/1992 - 01/09/1996 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 18/06/1990 - 01/09/1992 |
| 18 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/08/1989 - 18/08/1991 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998-1999 | Junior Level - 1989-92 Batches | Gopabandhu Academy of Administration | Bhubaneswar | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAA BHUBNESHWAR |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri S Krishnan belong to?
Shri S Krishnan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1989, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri S Krishnan's age?
Shri S Krishnan is 59 years old, born on 29 June 1967.
What was Shri S Krishnan's last posting?
Shri S Krishnan last served as Secretary, Electronics & Information Technology New Delhi until 30 June 2027.
How many years has Shri S Krishnan served as an IAS officer?
Shri S Krishnan has 37 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri S Krishnan held?
Shri S Krishnan has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri S Krishnan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri S Krishnan held in one role was 4y 10m as Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Commerce & Industries Deptt Industries & Commerce Deptt Chennai.
What is Shri S Krishnan's educational qualification?
Shri S Krishnan holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri S Krishnan recruited to the IAS?
Shri S Krishnan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
