About Dr. Ravi Kota
Dr. Ravi Kota is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1993 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Dr. Ravi Kota joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Ravi Kota's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 33 years of service, Dr. Ravi Kota has held 22 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Assam Dispur; Minister (Economic), Finance Economic Affairs Washington DC; Joint Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs Finance Commission. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y as Minister (Economic), Finance Economic Affairs Washington DC.
Dr. Ravi Kota last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Assam Dispur. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Dr. Ravi Kota's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from Ph. D.. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Ph. D. | Agriculture | Gold Medalist | -- |
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 | Chief Secretary To Government | Government of Assam Dispur | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/04/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Minister (Economic) | Finance Economic Affairs Washington DC | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Finance / Finance | 12/08/2020 - 11/08/2023 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs Finance Commission | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 13/04/2018 - 11/08/2020 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Finance, Assam Secretariat Dispur | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2018 - 12/04/2018 |
| 5 | Commissioner-Cum Secy. | Finance Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 27/04/2016 - 07/02/2018 |
| 6 | Commissioner & Secy To Govt | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 12/01/2016 - 26/04/2016 |
| 7 | Commissioner & Secy | Finance Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/10/2014 - 11/01/2016 |
| 8 | Jt Secy | Home Affairs Home NATGRID(MHA) | Centre | Home / Home | 18/03/2013 - 30/09/2014 |
| 9 | Jt Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 23/11/2012 - 04/03/2013 |
| 10 | Director | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 12/08/2011 - 22/11/2012 |
| 11 | On Compulsory Wait | Development of North Eastern Region | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 13/07/2011 - 12/08/2011 |
| 12 | Pvt Secy | Development of North Eastern Region | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 18/06/2009 - 13/07/2011 |
| 13 | Director | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 16/06/2008 - 18/06/2009 |
| 14 | General Manager | Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Food & Public Distribution Food Corporation of India (FCI) Government of Andhra Pradesh | Centre | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 20/03/2006 - 16/06/2008 |
| 15 | State Project Dir | Assam Rural Infrastructure & Agril Services Project (ARIASP) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 11/02/2004 - 15/03/2006 |
| 16 | Secretary | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 11/02/2004 - 15/03/2006 |
| 17 | DC & DM | Jorhat (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/06/2002 - 09/02/2004 |
| 18 | DC & DM | Sivasagar / Sibsagar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/11/2000 - 18/06/2002 |
| 19 | DC & DM | Golaghat (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/09/1998 - 11/10/2000 |
| 20 | Deputy Secretary | Home & Political Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Law & Order | 05/09/1997 - 19/09/1998 |
| 21 | S D O | Gossaigaon ( Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 05/08/1996 - 04/09/1997 |
| 22 | S D O | Sivasagar / Sibsagar (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 22/09/1995 - 03/08/1996 |
| 23 | Assistant Commissioner | Jorhat (Assam) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1994 - 01/09/1995 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers | 04/10/2010 | 26/11/2010 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Basic Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2011-2012 | Agriculture and Rural Development: Emerging Issues and Policy Response | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Ravi Kota belong to?
Dr. Ravi Kota is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1993, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Ravi Kota's age?
Dr. Ravi Kota is 60 years old, born on 12 April 1966.
What was Dr. Ravi Kota's last posting?
Dr. Ravi Kota last served as Chief Secretary To Government, Government of Assam Dispur.
How many years has Dr. Ravi Kota served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Ravi Kota has 33 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Ravi Kota held?
Dr. Ravi Kota has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Dr. Ravi Kota's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Ravi Kota held in one role was 3y as Minister (Economic), Finance Economic Affairs Washington DC.
What is Dr. Ravi Kota's educational qualification?
Dr. Ravi Kota holds the following qualification: Ph. D..
How was Dr. Ravi Kota recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Ravi Kota was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
