About Ms. R Jaya
Ms. R Jaya is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1995 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Ms. R Jaya joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. R Jaya's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 31 years of service, Ms. R Jaya has held 19 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Additional Secy, Tribal Affairs New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Tribal Affairs New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 7y as Director, Home Affairs Home.
Ms. R Jaya last served as Additional Secy, Tribal Affairs New Delhi, until 05 December 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Ms. R Jaya's educational qualifications on record include Sociology from Graduate; Sociology. 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 | Sociology | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. | Sociology | 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 Secy | Tribal Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 06/12/2021 - 05/12/2024 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Tribal Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Social Justice & Empowerment / Tribal Welfare | 08/06/2020 - 04/12/2021 |
| 3 | Joint Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Training | 25/04/2019 - 07/06/2020 |
| 4 | Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 28/08/2017 - 22/04/2019 |
| 5 | Special Secretary | Water Supply Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/10/2016 - 27/08/2017 |
| 6 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/08/2016 - 30/09/2016 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Information & Broadcasting | Centre | Information & Broadcasting / Information & Broadcasting | 03/11/2014 - 30/07/2016 |
| 8 | Member Secy | School Edu & Literacy National Cl for Teacher Edu | Centre | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 26/09/2012 - 03/11/2014 |
| 9 | On Leave | Home Affairs Home | Centre | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/04/2011 - 26/09/2012 |
| 10 | Director | Home Affairs Home | Centre | Home / Home | 31/07/2009 - 30/07/2016 |
| 11 | Spl Officer & MD | TN Handl Weavers Coop Soc(Cooptex) | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Handloom Dev | 04/01/2009 - 31/07/2009 |
| 12 | Director | Textile & Handloom Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Textiles / Handlooms | 16/06/2008 - 04/01/2009 |
| 13 | District Collector | Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 21/05/2006 - 04/01/2009 |
| 14 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 21/03/2006 - 21/05/2006 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 19/04/2005 - 20/03/2006 |
| 16 | Under Secretary | Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Personnel and Training | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 21/12/2001 - 19/04/2005 |
| 17 | Additional Collector | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2000 - 21/12/2001 |
| 18 | Sub Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1998 - 01/06/2000 |
| 19 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1997 - 01/07/1998 |
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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Dr. Raghunanadan Singh Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration | Nainital | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. R Jaya belong to?
Ms. R Jaya is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1995, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Ms. R Jaya's age?
Ms. R Jaya is 57 years old, born on 10 June 1969.
What was Ms. R Jaya's last posting?
Ms. R Jaya last served as Additional Secy, Tribal Affairs New Delhi until 05 December 2024.
How many years has Ms. R Jaya served as an IAS officer?
Ms. R Jaya has 31 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. R Jaya held?
Ms. R Jaya has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Ms. R Jaya's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. R Jaya held in one role was 7y as Director, Home Affairs Home.
What is Ms. R Jaya's educational qualification?
Ms. R Jaya holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Ms. R Jaya recruited to the IAS?
Ms. R Jaya was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
