Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Telangana cadre. Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 31 years of service, Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka has held 17 recorded postings across 14 locations. Past roles include Vice Chairman & M D, Dte of Mines & Minerals; Additional Director General, Dr MCR HRD Institue, Hyderabad Hyderabad; On Medical Leave, Cadre (AIS). The longest single tenure was 9y 10m as Secretary, Tribal Welfare Deptt.
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka is currently serving as Principal Secy, Services & HRM and GPM & ART Telangana, a position held since 22 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 2y 4m each.
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka's educational qualifications on record include English from Graduate; Political Sc.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | English | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Political Sc. | Second | -- |
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 | Principal Secy | Services & HRM and GPM & ART Telangana | Cadre (AIS) | / | 22/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Vice Chairman & M D | Dte of Mines & Minerals | Cadre (AIS) | Mines & Minerals / Mines | 11/01/2024 - 21/07/2024 |
| 3 | Additional Director General | Dr MCR HRD Institue, Hyderabad Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 08/02/2020 - Till-Date |
| 4 | On Medical Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 21/01/2017 - 29/04/2017 |
| 5 | Secretary | Tribal Welfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Justice & Empowerment | 23/12/2016 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/06/2011 - 22/12/2016 |
| 7 | Secretary | O/o Chief Commr of Land Administration (CCLA) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 11/01/2011 - 20/06/2011 |
| 8 | Secretary | Land Admin Deptt O/o Chief Commr of Land Administration (CCLA) Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 01/11/2007 - 11/01/2011 |
| 9 | Director & M D | AP State Seeds Dev Corpn Ltd Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Seeds | 19/10/2006 - 31/10/2007 |
| 10 | Jt Secy | Agri & Cooperation Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 16/05/2006 - 18/10/2006 |
| 11 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Warangal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/05/2005 - 15/05/2006 |
| 12 | Deputy Commissioner | Finance Deptt Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 01/01/2004 - 18/05/2005 |
| 13 | Jt Educational Adviser | Srikakulam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/05/2001 - 31/12/2003 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Warangal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/02/2001 - 01/05/2001 |
| 15 | Project Dir | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/10/1999 - 01/02/2001 |
| 16 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/1999 - 01/10/1999 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Land Admn | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/1997 - 01/01/1999 |
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 |
| 2 | 2025 | 16th Round of Phase V of MCTP | 07/04/2025 | 25/04/2025 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007-2008 | Advanced Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LBSNAA,MUSORIE PUB ADM |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka belong to?
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka is an IAS officer of the Telangana cadre, batch of 1995, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka's age?
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka is 56 years old, born on 04 October 1970.
What is Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka's current posting?
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka is currently serving as Principal Secy, Services & HRM and GPM & ART Telangana since 22 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka served as an IAS officer?
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka held?
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 14 locations.
What is Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka held in one role was 9y 10m as Secretary, Tribal Welfare Deptt.
What is Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka's educational qualification?
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka recruited to the IAS?
Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
