About Shri Pradeep Yadav
Shri Pradeep Yadav is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Pradeep Yadav joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Pradeep Yadav's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 34 years of service, Shri Pradeep Yadav has held 28 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, Personnel & General Administration Secretariat Chennai; Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister, Personnel & General Administration Secretariat Chennai; Additional Chief Secretary To Government, Higher Education Deptt. Tamil Nadu. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 10y 8m as Principal Secy & E/O Member Secy, Sports Deptt Sports Dev Authority Tamil Nadu.
Shri Pradeep Yadav is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Special Programme Implementation Dept. Chennai, a position held since 31 January 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri Pradeep Yadav's educational qualifications on record include Management. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Management | Ordinary | -- |
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 To Government | Special Programme Implementation Dept. Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Programme Implementation | 31/01/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister | Personnel & General Administration Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 02/10/2024 - 30/01/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Chief Secretary/ Secretary to Deputy Chief Minister | Personnel & General Administration Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 02/10/2024 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Higher Education Deptt. Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 01/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Highways and Minor Ports Department Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Highways | 13/06/2022 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 18/03/2020 - Till-Date |
| 7 | Additional Chief Secretary To Government | Highways & Minor Ports Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 18/03/2020 - Till-Date |
| 8 | Managing Director | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 16/03/2020 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Principal Secy & E/O Member Secy | Sports Deptt Sports Dev Authority Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 05/02/2016 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Member Secy | Sports Dev Authority | Cadre (AIS) | / | 27/10/2015 - 25/02/2016 |
| 11 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 23/09/2014 - 26/10/2015 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | Chemicals & Fertilizers Pharmaceuticals | Centre | Chemicals & Fertilizers / Chemicals | 13/02/2013 - 30/03/2014 |
| 13 | Director | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Home / Home | 01/07/2010 - 12/02/2013 |
| 14 | On Compulsory Wait | Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 12/05/2010 - 01/07/2010 |
| 15 | PS To Minister | Chemicals & Fertilizers Fertilizers | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 09/06/2009 - 12/05/2010 |
| 16 | Director | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Home / Home | 10/03/2008 - 09/06/2009 |
| 17 | Additional Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 06/11/2007 - 09/03/2008 |
| 18 | District Collector | Kancheepuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/05/2006 - 06/11/2007 |
| 19 | Additional Secy | Public Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 27/05/2005 - 18/05/2006 |
| 20 | Executive Dir | T.N. Indl Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 23/12/2004 - 27/05/2005 |
| 21 | Inspector General | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Registration | 01/10/2001 - 23/12/2004 |
| 22 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Minorities Welfare | 01/06/2001 - 01/10/2001 |
| 23 | District Collector | Theni | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/06/2001 |
| 24 | Deputy Secretary | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 25/10/1999 - 01/01/2001 |
| 25 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1998 - 25/10/1999 |
| 26 | Project Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/06/1998 - 25/10/1999 |
| 27 | Spl Officer | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/12/1996 - 01/06/1998 |
| 28 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/07/1996 - 01/06/1998 |
| 29 | Assistant Collector | North Arcot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 09/08/1994 - 01/07/1996 |
| 30 | On Training | Dindigul | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/07/1992 - 08/08/1994 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 18/04/2011 | 10/06/2011 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999-2000 | Junior Level - 1990-93 Batches | Assam Administrative Staff College | Guwahati | 2 |
| 2 | 2002-2003 | I T & E-Governance | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2005-2006 | Basic Course on WTO | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2007-2008 | Environmental Impact Assessment of Developmental Projects | Amity School of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development | NOIDA,UP | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Pradeep Yadav belong to?
Shri Pradeep Yadav is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1992, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Pradeep Yadav's age?
Shri Pradeep Yadav is 59 years old, born on 01 June 1967.
What is Shri Pradeep Yadav's current posting?
Shri Pradeep Yadav is currently serving as Secretary To Government, Special Programme Implementation Dept. Chennai since 31 January 2025.
How many years has Shri Pradeep Yadav served as an IAS officer?
Shri Pradeep Yadav has 34 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Pradeep Yadav held?
Shri Pradeep Yadav has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Pradeep Yadav's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Pradeep Yadav held in one role was 10y 8m as Principal Secy & E/O Member Secy, Sports Deptt Sports Dev Authority Tamil Nadu.
How was Shri Pradeep Yadav recruited to the IAS?
Shri Pradeep Yadav was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
