About Shri Gaurav Gupta
Shri Gaurav Gupta is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1990 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri Gaurav Gupta joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Gaurav Gupta's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 36 years of service, Shri Gaurav Gupta has held 29 recorded postings across 22 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Cadre (AIS); Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Dev Deptt; Administrator, Bangalore Mahanagara Palike. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Dev Deptt.
Shri Gaurav Gupta is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. Karnataka, a position held since 25 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Gaurav Gupta's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from Graduate IIT KANPUR Kanpur; Power Sys Engg from P.G. IIT Delhi. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate IIT KANPUR Kanpur | Electrical Engg. | Outstanding | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. IIT Delhi | Power Sys Engg | First | -- |
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 | Additional Chief Secretary | Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 25/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 24/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 05/05/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Administrator | Bangalore Mahanagara Palike | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 19/09/2020 - 23/05/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secy | Information Tech Deptt Bio-Technology Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Communications & Information Technology | 01/03/2017 - 17/02/2018 |
| 6 | Principal Secy | Administrative Reforms Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 27/02/2017 - 20/04/2017 |
| 7 | Commissioner (Industrial Dev) & Director | Industries and Commerce Deptt. Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 07/10/2014 - 01/06/2016 |
| 8 | Regional Commissioner | Division Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 10/08/2013 - 07/10/2014 |
| 9 | Chairman | Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Bd (BWSSB) Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 04/01/2012 - 10/08/2013 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Kar Power Transmission Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 28/08/2008 - 31/12/2011 |
| 11 | Managing Director | Kar State Road Tpt Corpn (KSRTC) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 15/07/2008 - 25/01/2012 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Emp & Trg Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 06/02/2008 - 18/06/2008 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Urban Dev Deptt Transport | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 07/01/2008 - 18/06/2008 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Employment Deptt Emp & Trg | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Employment & Training | 13/08/2007 - 18/07/2008 |
| 15 | Spl Commissioner | Municipal Admin Deptt Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 06/07/2006 - 13/08/2007 |
| 16 | Additional Commissioner | Mahanagar Palike Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/09/2005 - 13/08/2007 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Dharwad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/01/2004 - 01/09/2005 |
| 18 | Managing Director | Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Mangalore Electricity Supply Co Ltd (MESCOM) Mangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/01/2003 - 31/01/2004 |
| 19 | Managing Director | Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Mangalore Electricity Supply Co Ltd (MESCOM) Mangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 17/05/2002 - 01/01/2003 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Udupi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 24/04/2000 - 29/04/2002 |
| 21 | C E O | Shimoga | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/01/1999 - 24/04/2000 |
| 22 | Director | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/08/1998 - 01/01/1999 |
| 23 | On Training | Guwahati | Cadre (AIS) | / | 02/11/1996 - 20/11/1996 |
| 24 | C E O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 01/05/1996 - 01/01/1999 |
| 25 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/05/1995 - 01/05/1996 |
| 26 | Deputy Commissioner | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 01/05/1994 - 01/05/1995 |
| 27 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 10/07/1993 - 15/08/1993 |
| 28 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1992 - 01/05/1994 |
| 29 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 28/08/1990 - 01/08/1992 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 13th round of Phase V training of the mandatory Mid Career Training Programme | 17/06/2019 | 05/07/2019 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998-1999 | Junior Level - 1989-92 Batches | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2001-2002 | WTO & the New Trade Regime | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Gaurav Gupta belong to?
Shri Gaurav Gupta is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1990, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Gaurav Gupta's age?
Shri Gaurav Gupta is 59 years old, born on 27 July 1967.
What is Shri Gaurav Gupta's current posting?
Shri Gaurav Gupta is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary, Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. Karnataka since 25 May 2023.
How many years has Shri Gaurav Gupta served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gaurav Gupta has 36 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gaurav Gupta held?
Shri Gaurav Gupta has held 29 distinct postings over their career, across 22 locations.
What is Shri Gaurav Gupta's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Gaurav Gupta held in one role was 4y 5m as Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Dev Deptt.
What is Shri Gaurav Gupta's educational qualification?
Shri Gaurav Gupta holds the following qualifications: Graduate IIT KANPUR Kanpur, P.G. IIT Delhi.
How was Shri Gaurav Gupta recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gaurav Gupta was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
