About Shri J M Balamurugan
Shri J M Balamurugan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1994 batch, Punjab cadre. Shri J M Balamurugan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri J M Balamurugan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 32 years of service, Shri J M Balamurugan has held 28 recorded postings across 18 locations. Past roles include Additional Chief Secretary, Defence Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh; Principal Secy, Defence Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh; Principal Secy To Governor, Punjab. The longest single tenure was 26y 5m as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Coordination Mansa.
Shri J M Balamurugan last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Defence Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 1m each.
Shri J M Balamurugan's educational qualifications on record include Intrnl Business from M.B.A. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE DEEMED UNI NEW DELHI Indian Instutute of Foreign Trade ( IIFT). The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.A. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE DEEMED UNI NEW DELHI Indian Instutute of Foreign Trade ( IIFT) | Intrnl Business | First | -- |
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 | Defence Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Defence / Defence Service Welfare | 01/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy | Defence Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Defence / Defence Service Welfare | 22/11/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
| 3 | Principal Secy To Governor | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 14/01/2019 - 14/11/2022 |
| 4 | Secy To Governor | Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 30/06/2017 - 31/12/2018 |
| 5 | On Medical Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 19/06/2017 - 23/06/2017 |
| 6 | Secretary | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 27/07/2012 - 27/06/2017 |
| 7 | Secretary | Planning Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Financial Planning | 04/07/2012 - 26/07/2012 |
| 8 | Secretary | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 12/03/2012 - 23/06/2012 |
| 9 | District Collector | Gopalganj | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 08/07/2010 - 11/03/2012 |
| 10 | Chief Executive Officer | Coimbatore | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 14/09/2009 - 07/07/2010 |
| 11 | Spl Secy | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 24/02/2009 - 28/09/2009 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Kapurthala | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 13/03/2007 - 19/02/2009 |
| 13 | Spl Secy | Education Deptt Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 25/09/2006 - 11/03/2007 |
| 14 | Spl Secy | Irrigation | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 15/05/2006 - 25/09/2006 |
| 15 | Managing Director | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 04/05/2006 - 25/05/2006 |
| 16 | Managing Director | Adi Dravidar Housing & Dev Corpn Tamil Nadu | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 27/06/2001 - 04/05/2006 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Personnel and General Administration / Pensions | 11/01/2001 - 26/06/2001 |
| 18 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 06/09/2000 - 07/01/2001 |
| 19 | Additional Secy | Medical Edu & Research Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Institutes | 01/06/2000 - 06/09/2000 |
| 20 | Project Dir | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Medical Education | 01/06/2000 - 26/07/2000 |
| 21 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Coordination Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/05/2000 - Till-Date |
| 22 | Additional Secy | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Personnel and General Administration / Public Grievances | 11/01/2000 - 01/02/2001 |
| 23 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Mansa | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/09/1998 - 01/06/2000 |
| 24 | S D M | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/1997 - 01/08/1997 |
| 25 | S D M | Gurdaspur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/12/1996 - 20/09/1998 |
| 26 | S D O | Bathinda | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 08/09/1996 - 24/12/1996 |
| 27 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 13/05/1996 - 24/05/1996 |
| 28 | Assistant Commissioner | Amritsar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 19/06/1995 - 03/08/1995 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
| 2 | 2023 | MCTP Phase V | 10/04/2023 | 28/04/2023 |
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 | 2022-2023 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri J M Balamurugan belong to?
Shri J M Balamurugan is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1994, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri J M Balamurugan's age?
Shri J M Balamurugan is 60 years old, born on 21 March 1966.
What was Shri J M Balamurugan's last posting?
Shri J M Balamurugan last served as Additional Chief Secretary, Defence Deptt Punjab Civil Secretariat Chandigarh.
How many years has Shri J M Balamurugan served as an IAS officer?
Shri J M Balamurugan has 32 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri J M Balamurugan held?
Shri J M Balamurugan has held 28 distinct postings over their career, across 18 locations.
What is Shri J M Balamurugan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri J M Balamurugan held in one role was 26y 5m as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Coordination Mansa.
What is Shri J M Balamurugan's educational qualification?
Shri J M Balamurugan holds the following qualification: M.B.A. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE DEEMED UNI NEW DELHI Indian Instutute of Foreign Trade ( IIFT).
How was Shri J M Balamurugan recruited to the IAS?
Shri J M Balamurugan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
