About Shri Hari Ranjan Rao
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. Shri Hari Ranjan Rao joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Hari Ranjan Rao's domicile state on record is Madhya Pradesh.
Over 32 years of service, Shri Hari Ranjan Rao has held 30 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Youth Affairs & Sports Sports New Delhi; Officer On Special Duty (OSD), Youth Affairs & Sports Sports New Delhi; Additional Secy, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 9m as Additional Collector, Sagar.
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao last served as Secretary, Youth Affairs & Sports Sports New Delhi, until 31 May 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao's educational qualifications on record include Electronics; Public Policy & Mgmt from POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT Indian Institute of Management Bangalore I.I.M.,Bangalore. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Electronics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT Indian Institute of Management Bangalore I.I.M.,Bangalore | Public Policy & Mgmt | Awarded | -- |
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 | Youth Affairs & Sports Sports New Delhi | Centre | Youth Affairs & Sports / Sports | 01/05/2025 - 31/05/2029 |
| 2 | Officer On Special Duty (OSD) | Youth Affairs & Sports Sports New Delhi | Centre | / | 18/04/2025 - 01/05/2025 |
| 3 | Additional Secy | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 02/05/2022 - 18/04/2025 |
| 4 | Administrator | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) Universal Services Obligation Fund New Delhi | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Telecommunication | 18/01/2022 - 02/05/2022 |
| 5 | Additional Secy | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) New Delhi | Centre | Communications & Information Technology / Telecommunication | 04/12/2021 - 18/01/2022 |
| 6 | Joint Secretary | Communications Telecommunications (DoT) New Delhi | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Administrative Reforms | 29/01/2020 - 04/12/2021 |
| 7 | Principal Secretary To Government | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 17/07/2019 - 19/01/2020 |
| 8 | Secretary | Public Grievances Committee (PGC) Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2018 - 13/11/2019 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Eco-Tourism | 01/01/2018 - 13/11/2019 |
| 10 | Secretary | Public Grievances Committee (PGC) Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Public Grievances | 14/11/2015 - 31/12/2017 |
| 11 | M.D. | Tourism | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 23/09/2015 - 31/12/2017 |
| 12 | Secretary | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 06/01/2012 - 14/11/2015 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Tourism Deptt Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 17/06/2011 - 14/11/2015 |
| 14 | Secy To C M | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/06/2011 - 14/11/2015 |
| 15 | Managing Director | State Tourism Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 26/03/2010 - 17/06/2011 |
| 16 | Managing Director | State Tourism Dev Corpn Madhya Pradesh | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 15/02/2010 - 25/03/2010 |
| 17 | District Collector | Jabalpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/06/2008 - 15/02/2010 |
| 18 | Project Coordinator | Bhopal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/01/2007 - 18/06/2008 |
| 19 | Project Coordinator | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Environment & Pollution Control | 01/08/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
| 20 | Project Dir | Urban Admin & Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 29/07/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
| 21 | District Collector | Rewa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 06/05/2005 - 29/07/2006 |
| 22 | District Collector | Hoshangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/2004 - 05/05/2005 |
| 23 | Additional Commissioner | Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 01/01/2003 - 31/05/2004 |
| 24 | Additional Commissioner | Indore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 01/06/2000 - 31/12/2002 |
| 25 | Additional Collector | Dewas | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/1999 - 31/12/2002 |
| 26 | C E O | Dewas | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/1999 - 01/06/2000 |
| 27 | Additional Collector | Sagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 01/04/1998 - 31/12/2002 |
| 28 | C E O | Sagar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/04/1998 - 05/07/1999 |
| 29 | S D O | Mahasamund | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/1997 - 01/04/1998 |
| 30 | Assistant Collector | Hoshangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/06/1995 - 01/12/1996 |
| 31 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 05/09/1994 - 09/08/1996 |
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 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | MID CAREER IAS PHASE IV TRG | 1Mn 24Days | |
| 2 | 2003 | PUB POLICY,IIM BANGALO | 1Yr |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Hari Ranjan Rao belong to?
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao is an IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, batch of 1994, with Madhya Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Hari Ranjan Rao's age?
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao is 57 years old, born on 27 May 1969.
What was Shri Hari Ranjan Rao's last posting?
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao last served as Secretary, Youth Affairs & Sports Sports New Delhi until 31 May 2029.
How many years has Shri Hari Ranjan Rao served as an IAS officer?
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Hari Ranjan Rao held?
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao has held 30 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Shri Hari Ranjan Rao's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Hari Ranjan Rao held in one role was 4y 9m as Additional Collector, Sagar.
What is Shri Hari Ranjan Rao's educational qualification?
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao holds the following qualification: POST GRADUATE IN PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT Indian Institute of Management Bangalore I.I.M.,Bangalore.
How was Shri Hari Ranjan Rao recruited to the IAS?
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
