About Ms. Chithra Arumugam
Ms. Chithra Arumugam is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Odisha cadre. Ms. Chithra Arumugam joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Chithra Arumugam's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 31 years of service, Ms. Chithra Arumugam has held 22 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Special Secretary To Govt., planning and convergence deptt Bhubaneswar; Principal Secretary To Government, School & Mass Edu Deptt Bhubaneswar; Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt., School & Mass Edu Deptt Bhubaneswar. The longest single tenure was 5y 6m as Director, Commission for SC/ST Karnataka.
Ms. Chithra Arumugam is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Labour & ESI Deptt. Bhubaneswar, a position held since 26 November 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Ms. Chithra Arumugam's educational qualifications on record include English Lit; English Lit from Graduate. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | English Lit | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | English Lit | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. | English Lit | 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 | Principal Secretary To Government | Labour & ESI Deptt. Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour & Employment | 26/11/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Special Secretary To Govt. | planning and convergence deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 16/11/2022 - 25/11/2024 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | School & Mass Edu Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 01/01/2020 - 31/07/2020 |
| 4 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | School & Mass Edu Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 06/09/2019 - 31/12/2019 |
| 5 | Special Secretary To Govt. | planning and convergence deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 22/05/2018 - 05/09/2019 |
| 6 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Women & Child Dev Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 24/07/2017 - 21/05/2018 |
| 7 | Commir.-Cum-Secretary To Govt. | Textile & Handloom Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Handicrafts | 20/08/2014 - 23/07/2017 |
| 8 | Special Secretary To Govt. | Water Resources Deptt Bhubaneswar | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 01/01/2014 - 19/08/2014 |
| 9 | Additional Secy | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 02/04/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 10 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 29/07/2012 - 02/04/2013 |
| 11 | Director (Project) | Panchayati Raj Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 23/06/2012 - 02/04/2013 |
| 12 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 13/01/2011 - 23/06/2012 |
| 13 | Director | Commission for SC/ST Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 31/12/2006 - 23/06/2012 |
| 14 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 14/08/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
| 15 | Policy Officer | Abidjan | Cadre (Foreign Posting) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 13/08/2003 - 12/08/2006 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Women & Child Dev | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Womens Dev | 01/06/2002 - 12/08/2003 |
| 17 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Kendujhar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2001 - 01/06/2002 |
| 18 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Malkangiri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/11/1999 - 01/04/2001 |
| 19 | S D M | Dhenkanal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/1999 - 01/11/1999 |
| 20 | S D M | Dhenkanal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1998 - 01/01/1999 |
| 21 | S D M | Ganjam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/07/1998 |
| 22 | 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 | 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 | 2017-2018 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Chithra Arumugam belong to?
Ms. Chithra Arumugam is an IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, batch of 1995, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Chithra Arumugam's age?
Ms. Chithra Arumugam is 57 years old, born on 03 November 1968.
What is Ms. Chithra Arumugam's current posting?
Ms. Chithra Arumugam is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Labour & ESI Deptt. Bhubaneswar since 26 November 2024.
How many years has Ms. Chithra Arumugam served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Chithra Arumugam has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Chithra Arumugam held?
Ms. Chithra Arumugam has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Ms. Chithra Arumugam's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Chithra Arumugam held in one role was 5y 6m as Director, Commission for SC/ST Karnataka.
What is Ms. Chithra Arumugam's educational qualification?
Ms. Chithra Arumugam holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Phil..
How was Ms. Chithra Arumugam recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Chithra Arumugam was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
