About Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Kerala cadre. Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 33 years of service, Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat has held 23 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy To Governor, General Administration; Secretary, Food & Civil Supplies; Director, Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Ambedkar Foundation. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 10m as Director, Textiles West Zonal Cultural Centre, Udaipur Jaipur.
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Governor, General Administration Kerala, a position held since 30 April 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 3m each.
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat's educational qualifications on record include Medicine. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. | Medicine | 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 | Additional Chief Secretary To Governor | General Administration Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | / | 30/04/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy To Governor | General Administration | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/04/2016 - 04/09/2019 |
| 3 | Secretary | Food & Civil Supplies | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 30/05/2015 - 29/04/2016 |
| 4 | Director | Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Ambedkar Foundation | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 10/11/2014 - 29/05/2015 |
| 5 | Pvt Secy | Overseas Indian Affairs | Centre | External Affairs / Overseas Indian Affairs | 17/06/2013 - 09/11/2014 |
| 6 | Secretary | Youth Affairs | Cadre (AIS) | Youth Affairs & Sports / Youth Affairs | 07/12/2012 - 17/06/2013 |
| 7 | Secretary | BC Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 09/08/2012 - 24/06/2013 |
| 8 | Additional Chief Secretary | Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 11/01/2012 - 09/08/2012 |
| 9 | Secretary | SC & ST Dev Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / ST Welfare | 01/12/2011 - 24/06/2013 |
| 10 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 23/06/2011 - 24/11/2011 |
| 11 | Director | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 23/06/2011 - 24/11/2011 |
| 12 | Secretary | Health Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 27/01/2011 - 23/06/2011 |
| 13 | District Collector | Kollam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/08/2010 - 27/01/2011 |
| 14 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 13/07/2009 - 19/08/2010 |
| 15 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 29/05/2009 - 13/07/2009 |
| 16 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/04/2009 - 29/05/2009 |
| 17 | Director | Textiles West Zonal Cultural Centre, Udaipur Jaipur | Centre | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 19/05/2005 - 31/03/2009 |
| 18 | Executive Dir | Textiles Cen Wool Dev Bd Jodhpur | Centre | Textiles / Textiles | 13/12/2004 - 19/05/2005 |
| 19 | Executive Dir | Textiles Cen Wool Dev Bd Jodhpur | Centre | Textiles / Wool | 19/12/2001 - 13/12/2004 |
| 20 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 04/09/2001 - 19/12/2001 |
| 21 | General Manager | Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 01/04/1999 - 04/08/2001 |
| 22 | Secretary | Malappuram | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/1998 - 01/04/1999 |
| 23 | Additional Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 01/04/1997 - 01/06/1998 |
| 24 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/09/1995 - 01/04/1997 |
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 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000-2001 | Junior Level - 1991-94 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat belong to?
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1993, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat's age?
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat is 59 years old, born on 02 February 1967.
What is Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat's current posting?
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary To Governor, General Administration Kerala since 30 April 2023.
How many years has Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat held?
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat has held 23 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat held in one role was 3y 10m as Director, Textiles West Zonal Cultural Centre, Udaipur Jaipur.
How was Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
