About Shri Gopalakrishnan S
Shri Gopalakrishnan S is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1991 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Gopalakrishnan S joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Gopalakrishnan S's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 35 years of service, Shri Gopalakrishnan S has held 28 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Chairman, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) New Delhi; Director General, Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade National Productivity Cl New Delhi; Special Secretary, Health & Family Welfare New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 1m as Director (Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Tamil Nadu.
Shri Gopalakrishnan S last served as Chairman, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) New Delhi, until 31 March 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Shri Gopalakrishnan S's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech. IIT Madras I.I.T. Madras; Public Policy & Mgmt from M.B.A. IIM Banglore Karnataka IIM Bangalore. The officer has completed 11 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. IIT Madras I.I.T. Madras | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. IIM Banglore Karnataka IIM Bangalore | Public Policy & Mgmt | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. Erasmus University Rotterdam University College | Dev Studies | 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 | Chairman | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Appointments | 01/11/2024 - 31/03/2029 |
| 2 | Director General | Commerce & Industry Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade National Productivity Cl New Delhi | Centre | Commerce / Export Promotion | 01/08/2023 - 31/10/2024 |
| 3 | Special Secretary | Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 19/10/2022 - 31/07/2023 |
| 4 | Additional Secy | Health & Family Welfare Health & Family Welfare New Delhi | Centre | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 17/05/2022 - 19/10/2022 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 30/05/2020 - 13/05/2022 |
| 6 | Additional Secy | Electronics & Information Technology | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Communication | 28/10/2019 - 29/05/2020 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Electronics & Information Technology | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 05/10/2017 - 27/10/2019 |
| 8 | Principal Secy | Finance Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 08/09/2016 - 17/09/2017 |
| 9 | Principal Secretary To Government | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 08/09/2016 - 17/09/2017 |
| 10 | Principal Secy | Civil Supplies | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 28/02/2015 - 17/10/2016 |
| 11 | Commissioner | Civil Supplies & Consumer Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 09/10/2013 - 28/02/2015 |
| 12 | Director (Census Operations) | Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Tamil Nadu | Centre | Home / Census | 31/08/2009 - 09/10/2013 |
| 13 | Jt Dev Commissioner | Commerce & Industry Commerce Spl Economic Zone Chennai | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 10/01/2008 - 31/08/2009 |
| 14 | Spl Secy | Industries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 13/08/2007 - 09/01/2008 |
| 15 | Managing Director | T.N. Indl Explosives Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 20/05/2006 - 13/08/2007 |
| 16 | District Collector | Vellore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 29/05/2004 - 20/05/2006 |
| 17 | Director | Anna Institue of Mgmt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 24/06/2003 - 29/05/2004 |
| 18 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 17/06/2003 - 24/06/2003 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 09/10/2002 - 17/06/2003 |
| 20 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | / | 04/12/2001 - 09/10/2002 |
| 21 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 04/08/2000 - 04/12/2001 |
| 22 | Spl Officer | Public Works | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/06/2000 - 31/07/2000 |
| 23 | District Collector | Ppm Ramalingam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/03/1999 - 01/06/2000 |
| 24 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Printing & Publications | 01/10/1998 - 01/03/1999 |
| 25 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 01/11/1997 - 01/09/1998 |
| 26 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 01/07/1996 - 01/11/1997 |
| 27 | Project Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/1995 - 01/07/1996 |
| 28 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1993 - 01/07/1995 |
| 29 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1991 - 01/07/1993 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1991 Batch | 21/04/2007 | 25/05/2007 |
| 2 | 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 | Assam Administrative Staff College | Guwahati | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Ethical Leadership | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
| 3 | 2008-2009 | Advanced Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2014-2015 | Finance for Non-Finance Executives | O P Jindal Global University | 1 | |
| 5 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 6 | 2016-2017 | Investigating Economic Crimes in Financial Markets | National Institute of Security Markets | Mumbai | 1 |
| 7 | 2023-2024 | The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution (Offline) | Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre | Chennai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Gopalakrishnan S belong to?
Shri Gopalakrishnan S is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1991, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Gopalakrishnan S's age?
Shri Gopalakrishnan S is 57 years old, born on 10 March 1969.
What was Shri Gopalakrishnan S's last posting?
Shri Gopalakrishnan S last served as Chairman, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training Staff Selection Commission (SSC) New Delhi until 31 March 2029.
How many years has Shri Gopalakrishnan S served as an IAS officer?
Shri Gopalakrishnan S has 35 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Gopalakrishnan S held?
Shri Gopalakrishnan S has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Gopalakrishnan S's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Gopalakrishnan S held in one role was 4y 1m as Director (Census Operations), Home Affairs Home Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Tamil Nadu.
What is Shri Gopalakrishnan S's educational qualification?
Shri Gopalakrishnan S holds the following qualifications: B.Tech. IIT Madras I.I.T. Madras, M.B.A. IIM Banglore Karnataka IIM Bangalore, M.A. Erasmus University Rotterdam University College.
How was Shri Gopalakrishnan S recruited to the IAS?
Shri Gopalakrishnan S was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
