About Dr. Chandra Mohan B
Dr. Chandra Mohan B is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. Chandra Mohan B joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Chandra Mohan B's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 31 years of service, Dr. Chandra Mohan B has held 26 recorded postings across 25 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Tamil Dev - Culture & Religious Endowments Deptt Tamil Nadu; Principal Secretary To Government, Public Works Deptt (PWD) Chennai; Principal Secretary To Government, Secretariat Chennai. The longest single tenure was 3y 5m as Director, Horticulture & Plantation Crops.
Dr. Chandra Mohan B is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, School Education Department Tamil Nadu, a position held since 09 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Dr. Chandra Mohan B's educational qualifications on record include Medicine from M.B.B.S. Gulbarga University Gulbarga Gulbarga university; Finance from M.B.A. ANNA MALAI Annamalai University. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | M.B.B.S. Gulbarga University Gulbarga Gulbarga university | Medicine | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.B.A. ANNA MALAI Annamalai University | Finance | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy Indian School of Business Hyderabad Indian School of Business | 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 | Principal Secretary To Government | School Education Department Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 09/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Tamil Dev - Culture & Religious Endowments Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Cultural Affairs | 01/07/2024 - 09/02/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 13/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 13/05/2023 - 01/07/2024 |
| 5 | Principal Secy To Governor | Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 26/05/2021 - 12/05/2023 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government | Tourism, Art and Culture | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 26/05/2021 - 12/05/2023 |
| 7 | Principal Secy | BC, MBC & Minorities Welfare Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Backward Class Welfare | 10/02/2020 - 25/05/2021 |
| 8 | Principal Secy | Transport Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 11/10/2019 - 10/02/2020 |
| 9 | Principal Secy/CMD | Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi Deptt Handicrafts Dev Corpn | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Handicrafts | 25/08/2018 - 10/10/2019 |
| 10 | Secretary | Information Tech Deptt Secretariat Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Communications & Information Technology / Information Technology | 12/03/2018 - 24/08/2018 |
| 11 | Secretary | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Consolidation | 04/07/2016 - 04/03/2018 |
| 12 | Commissioner | Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Chennai Corporation Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 22/01/2016 - 04/07/2016 |
| 13 | Managing Director | Municipal Admin Deptt Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Bd (CMWSS) Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Drinking Water | 13/12/2012 - 21/01/2016 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Labour Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour | 18/07/2011 - 12/02/2014 |
| 15 | Director | Horticulture & Plantation Crops | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 07/02/2008 - 18/07/2011 |
| 16 | Project Dir | Voluntary Health Service(VHS) | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 13/03/2007 - 07/02/2008 |
| 17 | Executive Dir | Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Bd (CMWSS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 06/09/2006 - 13/03/2007 |
| 18 | District Collector | Karur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/06/2006 - 06/09/2006 |
| 19 | Jt Secy | Agriculture Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 20/10/2005 - 22/06/2006 |
| 20 | Commissioner | Disciplinary Proceedings | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 17/06/2004 - 21/10/2005 |
| 21 | District Collector | Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/02/2003 - 17/06/2004 |
| 22 | Additional Collector | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 16/12/2002 - 21/02/2003 |
| 23 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Study Leave) | N.Applicable/N.Available / Not Applicable | 01/12/2002 - 20/02/2003 |
| 24 | Managing Director | State Co-op Milk Producers' Fedn Ltd (Comfed) | Cadre (PSU) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Dairy | 01/06/1999 - 15/12/2000 |
| 25 | Additional Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 14/08/1998 - 01/06/1999 |
| 26 | S D M | South Sikkim | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1997 - 14/08/1998 |
| 27 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 03/09/1995 - 01/07/1997 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase IV Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1995 Batch | 21/04/2008 | 11/06/2008 |
| 2 | 2024 | 15 Round of Phase V MCTP | 08/04/2024 | 26/04/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001-2002 | Junior Level - 1992 - 95 Batches | HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration | Jaipur | 2 |
| 2 | 2005-2006 | Middle Level (10-16 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Leadership Development Programme | Indian Institute of Management | Indore | 1 |
| 4 | 2017-2018 | Capacity building on Urban Development | Indian Institute for Human Settlements | Bengaluru | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Chandra Mohan B belong to?
Dr. Chandra Mohan B is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1995, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Chandra Mohan B's age?
Dr. Chandra Mohan B is 56 years old, born on 31 October 1969.
What is Dr. Chandra Mohan B's current posting?
Dr. Chandra Mohan B is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, School Education Department Tamil Nadu since 09 February 2025.
How many years has Dr. Chandra Mohan B served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Chandra Mohan B has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Chandra Mohan B held?
Dr. Chandra Mohan B has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 25 locations.
What is Dr. Chandra Mohan B's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Chandra Mohan B held in one role was 3y 5m as Director, Horticulture & Plantation Crops.
What is Dr. Chandra Mohan B's educational qualification?
Dr. Chandra Mohan B holds the following qualifications: M.B.B.S. Gulbarga University Gulbarga Gulbarga university, M.B.A. ANNA MALAI Annamalai University, Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy Indian School of Business Hyderabad Indian School of Business.
How was Dr. Chandra Mohan B recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Chandra Mohan B was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
