About Dr. Koothati Gopal
Dr. Koothati Gopal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. Koothati Gopal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Koothati Gopal's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 34 years of service, Dr. Koothati Gopal has held 30 recorded postings across 30 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Special Initiatives Deptt. Tamil Nadu; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Higher Education Deptt. Chennai; Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt Secretariat Chennai. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Principal Secy, Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt Secretariat Chennai.
Dr. Koothati Gopal last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Special Initiatives Deptt. Tamil Nadu. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Dr. Koothati Gopal's educational qualifications on record include Medicine. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. | Medicine | 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 | Additional Chief Secretary | Special Initiatives Deptt. Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Public Administration / Public Administration | 12/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Higher Education Deptt. Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 04/10/2024 - 10/02/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary | Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 17/07/2024 - 03/10/2024 |
| 4 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Co-operation, Food & Consumer Protection Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 18/10/2023 - 16/07/2024 |
| 5 | Vigilance Commissioner | Human Resources Dev Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | vigilance / vigilance | 17/05/2023 - 18/10/2023 |
| 6 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | D/o Transport Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 23/12/2022 - 08/05/2023 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | Transport Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 08/11/2021 - 22/12/2022 |
| 8 | Principal Secy | Panchayat & Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 26/05/2021 - 06/11/2021 |
| 9 | Principal Secy | Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Animal Husbandry | 28/08/2017 - 26/05/2021 |
| 10 | Commissioner & Principal Secy | Civil Supplies Corporation Civil Supplies Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 07/09/2016 - 28/08/2017 |
| 11 | Dev Commissioner | Textiles Dev Commr's Office | Centre | Textiles / Handicrafts | 04/12/2015 - 01/05/2016 |
| 12 | On Compulsory Wait | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 09/11/2015 - 03/12/2015 |
| 13 | Chairman | Commerce & Industry Commerce Tobacco Bd Guntur | Centre | Commerce / Tobacco | 28/02/2013 - 09/11/2015 |
| 14 | Managing Director | Text Book Corpn Ltd Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 03/04/2012 - 27/02/2013 |
| 15 | Secretary | Women & Child Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 06/02/2012 - 25/12/2012 |
| 16 | Managing Director | Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Bd (CMWSS) Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 22/06/2011 - 06/02/2012 |
| 17 | Managing Director | TN Corpn for Dev of Women Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 11/06/2010 - 22/06/2011 |
| 18 | Managing Director | T.N. Medical Service Corp. | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 01/04/2010 - 06/10/2010 |
| 19 | Additional Commissioner | Revenue Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 20/02/2009 - 31/03/2010 |
| 20 | Commissioner | Town Panchayat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 06/09/2006 - 20/02/2009 |
| 21 | Project Officer | UNICEF New Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 03/06/2005 - 11/08/2006 |
| 22 | Commissioner | Disciplinary Proceedings Tribunal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Vigilance | 22/06/2004 - 20/05/2005 |
| 23 | District Collector | Villupuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/07/2003 - 31/05/2004 |
| 24 | District Collector | Virudhunagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/06/2001 - 18/07/2003 |
| 25 | Project Dir | Tamilnadu AIDS Control Society Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 24/05/2000 - 07/06/2001 |
| 26 | Deputy Secretary | Home Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Police | 31/12/1999 - 20/05/2000 |
| 27 | Additional Director | Rural Dev & Panchyati Raj Rural Dev & Panchayats | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 29/04/1998 - 30/12/1999 |
| 28 | Deputy Commissioner | Chennai Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 30/12/1996 - 29/04/1998 |
| 29 | Additional Collector | District Rural Dev Agency (DRDA) Tirunelveli | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/1996 - 01/12/1996 |
| 30 | Sub Collector | Tiruvannamalai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/08/1994 - 01/07/1996 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1992 Batch | 01/06/2009 | 24/07/2009 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
| 2 | 2012-2013 | Infrastructure Finance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | CIVIL MILITARY TRAINING - TRAINING ON NATIONAL SECURITY | 12Days | |
| 2 | 2003 | ELECTORAL MANAGEMENT & ADMN | 6Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Koothati Gopal belong to?
Dr. Koothati Gopal is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1992, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Koothati Gopal's age?
Dr. Koothati Gopal is 60 years old, born on 10 February 1966.
What was Dr. Koothati Gopal's last posting?
Dr. Koothati Gopal last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Special Initiatives Deptt. Tamil Nadu.
How many years has Dr. Koothati Gopal served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Koothati Gopal has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Koothati Gopal held?
Dr. Koothati Gopal has held 30 distinct postings over their career, across 30 locations.
What is Dr. Koothati Gopal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Koothati Gopal held in one role was 3y 9m as Principal Secy, Agri, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Dev & Fisheries Deptt Secretariat Chennai.
How was Dr. Koothati Gopal recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Koothati Gopal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
