About Shri M Maheshwar Rao
Shri M Maheshwar Rao is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri M Maheshwar Rao joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri M Maheshwar Rao's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 31 years of service, Shri M Maheshwar Rao has held 25 recorded postings across 23 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy & F A, Space Bangalore; Joint Secretary, Space Bangalore; Principal Secretary To Government, Info & Public Relations Bangalore. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 5m as Commissioner & Dir, Indl Dev Deptt Bangalore.
Shri M Maheshwar Rao is currently serving as Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Bangalore, a position held since 11 January 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Shri M Maheshwar Rao's educational qualifications on record include Economics from Graduate; Economics from Master of Arts University of Hyderabad University of Hyderabad. The officer has completed 7 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Economics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Master of Arts University of Hyderabad University of Hyderabad | Economics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Masters in Public Policy NUS & HARVARD University Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy | Public Management | 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 | Managing Director | Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Town & Country Planning | 11/01/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Additional Secy & F A | Space Bangalore | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 10/08/2022 - 26/12/2023 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Space Bangalore | Centre | Science & Technology / Space | 03/12/2020 - 09/08/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Info & Public Relations Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Public Relations | 11/05/2020 - 27/09/2020 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | D/o Labour, Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 11/05/2020 - 27/09/2020 |
| 6 | Principal Secretary To Government | Industries and Commerce Deptt. Government of Karnataka Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Agro Industries | 12/03/2019 - 01/04/2019 |
| 7 | N.A. | Agriculture and Food Production, Government of Karnataka Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture & Cooperation | 29/06/2018 - 12/03/2019 |
| 8 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 03/05/2018 - 28/06/2018 |
| 9 | Secretary | Agriculture and Food Production, Government of Karnataka Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 27/02/2016 - 02/05/2018 |
| 10 | Managing Director | Energy Deptt Kar Power Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 07/10/2014 - 21/04/2016 |
| 11 | Commissioner & Dir | Indl Dev Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 13/05/2011 - 07/10/2014 |
| 12 | Managing Director | Kar State Indl Inv & Dev Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Investment | 29/01/2011 - 13/05/2011 |
| 13 | On Foreign Training | Singapore | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2010 - 29/01/2011 |
| 14 | Spl Commissioner | Urban Dev Deptt Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/08/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Mandya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 31/12/2008 - 01/08/2009 |
| 16 | Additional Commissioner | Mahanagar Palike Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 06/10/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Mangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
| 18 | Deputy Commissioner | Dakshin Kannada | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 09/06/2006 - 31/12/2007 |
| 19 | Jt Director | Kar Urban Infrastructure Dev & Fin Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 21/06/2005 - 08/06/2006 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Belgaum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 15/07/2004 - 21/06/2005 |
| 21 | Deputy Director (Audit) | Hassan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2004 - 15/07/2004 |
| 22 | Deputy Commissioner | Hassan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/07/2003 - 01/01/2004 |
| 23 | Controller | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 17/04/2003 - 14/07/2003 |
| 24 | District Collector | U P Drugs Pharma | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 17/04/2003 - 14/07/2003 |
| 25 | C E O | Gulbarga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2000 - 17/04/2003 |
| 26 | General Manager | Bagalkot | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Revenue Admn | 01/07/1999 - 01/01/2000 |
| 27 | Assistant Commissioner | Bidar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1997 - 01/07/1999 |
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 | 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 | 2002-2003 | Junior Level-1993-96 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2006-2007 | Advanced Course on WTO | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2012-2013 | Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Urban Development | National Institute of Advanced Studies | Bangalore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | IAS OFFICERS PHASE IV | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri M Maheshwar Rao belong to?
Shri M Maheshwar Rao is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1995, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Shri M Maheshwar Rao's age?
Shri M Maheshwar Rao is 55 years old, born on 20 August 1971.
What is Shri M Maheshwar Rao's current posting?
Shri M Maheshwar Rao is currently serving as Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited Bangalore since 11 January 2024.
How many years has Shri M Maheshwar Rao served as an IAS officer?
Shri M Maheshwar Rao has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri M Maheshwar Rao held?
Shri M Maheshwar Rao has held 25 distinct postings over their career, across 23 locations.
What is Shri M Maheshwar Rao's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri M Maheshwar Rao held in one role was 3y 5m as Commissioner & Dir, Indl Dev Deptt Bangalore.
What is Shri M Maheshwar Rao's educational qualification?
Shri M Maheshwar Rao holds the following qualifications: Graduate, Master of Arts University of Hyderabad University of Hyderabad, Masters in Public Policy NUS & HARVARD University Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
How was Shri M Maheshwar Rao recruited to the IAS?
Shri M Maheshwar Rao was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
