Shri Rajagopal Devara
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Rajagopal Devara
Shri Rajagopal Devara is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1992 batch, Maharashtra cadre. Shri Rajagopal Devara joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Rajagopal Devara's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 33 years of service, Shri Rajagopal Devara has held 14 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Registration and stamp, Revenue & Forest Dept. Revenue Mumbai; Press Secy, Planning Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai; Commissioner & Registrar, Co-operative Deptt Co-op Societies Maharashtra. The longest single tenure was 2y 3m as Additional Chief Secretary, Registration and stamp, Revenue & Forest Dept. Revenue Mumbai.
Shri Rajagopal Devara last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Registration and stamp, Revenue & Forest Dept. Revenue Mumbai, until 31 August 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri Rajagopal Devara's educational qualifications on record include Intnl Studies; International Political Economy. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Intnl Studies | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU UNUVERSITY NEW DELHI JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU UNUVERSITY | International Political Economy | First Rank | -- |
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 | Registration and stamp, Revenue & Forest Dept. Revenue Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 08/06/2023 - 31/08/2025 |
| 2 | Press Secy | Planning Deptt Govt Sachivalaya Mumbai | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 03/08/2022 - 07/06/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner & Registrar | Co-operative Deptt Co-op Societies Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Cooperatives | 19/01/2010 - 05/05/2011 |
| 4 | Divisional Commissioner | Divisional Commissioner Commisssionerate of Municipal Administration Amravati | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 04/04/2009 - 19/01/2010 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Commissioner Sugar Corpn Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Sugar Industry | 25/04/2008 - 04/04/2009 |
| 6 | Commissioner | Commissioner Sugar Corpn Pune | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Sugar Industry | 07/06/2006 - 25/03/2008 |
| 7 | Director | Social Welfare Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 01/06/2005 - 07/06/2006 |
| 8 | District Collector | Commissioner Govt.of Maharashtra Ahmednagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/04/2003 - 04/05/2005 |
| 9 | District Collector | Cooperation Deptt Govt.of Maharashtra Ahmednagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/04/2003 - 04/05/2005 |
| 10 | District Collector | Commissioner Govt.of Maharashtra Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/01/2001 - 10/04/2003 |
| 11 | Municipal Commissioner | Commissioner Govt.of Maharashtra Kolhapur | Cadre (PSU) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 14/10/1999 - 18/01/2001 |
| 12 | C E O | Commissioner Govt.of Maharashtra Kolhapur | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 12/05/1998 - 10/10/1999 |
| 13 | C E O | Department of Rural Development , Ministry of Rural Development Govt.of Maharashtra Nashik | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/07/1996 - 12/05/1998 |
| 14 | Project Officer | Commissioner Govt.of Maharashtra Gadchiroli | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/06/1995 - 01/07/1996 |
| 15 | Assistant Collector | Agriculture Revenue Agriculture Marketing Maharashtra | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1994 - 01/06/1995 |
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 | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
| 2 | 2000-2001 | Infrastructure Development & Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2000-2001 | Infrastructure Development & Financing | Indian Institute of Management | Ahmedabad | 1 |
| 4 | 2006-2007 | Advanced Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 5 | 2013-2014 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | M.A PUB.POLICY&MGT | 1Yr | |
| 2 | 2015 | M.A PUB.POLICY&MGT | 1Yr | |
| 3 | MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC POLICY |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Rajagopal Devara belong to?
Shri Rajagopal Devara is an IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, batch of 1992, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Rajagopal Devara's age?
Shri Rajagopal Devara is 61 years old, born on 17 August 1965.
What was Shri Rajagopal Devara's last posting?
Shri Rajagopal Devara last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Registration and stamp, Revenue & Forest Dept. Revenue Mumbai until 31 August 2025.
How many years has Shri Rajagopal Devara served as an IAS officer?
Shri Rajagopal Devara has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Rajagopal Devara held?
Shri Rajagopal Devara has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Rajagopal Devara's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Rajagopal Devara held in one role was 2y 3m as Additional Chief Secretary, Registration and stamp, Revenue & Forest Dept. Revenue Mumbai.
How was Shri Rajagopal Devara recruited to the IAS?
Shri Rajagopal Devara was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
