About Shri Appavoo Anbarasu
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1996 batch, A G M U T cadre. Shri Appavoo Anbarasu joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Appavoo Anbarasu's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 30 years of service, Shri Appavoo Anbarasu has held 21 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary & Director General (Acquisition), Defence Defence New Delhi; Principal Secretary, D/o Home Delhi; Principal Secretary To Government, Public Works Deptt (PWD) National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 7m as PS To Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi.
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu last served as Additional Secretary & Director General (Acquisition), Defence Defence New Delhi, until 24 August 2029. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu's educational qualifications on record include Architecture from B.Arch. Anna University Chennai School of Architecture & Planning; Economics from M.A. Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Annamalai University. The officer has completed 10 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Arch. Anna University Chennai School of Architecture & Planning | Architecture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Annamalai University | Economics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Masters in International Development Duke University Durham,North Carolina Sanfard School of Public Policy | Development | 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 Secretary & Director General (Acquisition) | Defence Defence New Delhi | Centre | Defence / Hiring & Acquisition | 25/08/2025 - 24/08/2029 |
| 2 | Principal Secretary | D/o Home Delhi | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Home | 24/09/2024 - 25/08/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Public Works Deptt (PWD) National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 04/04/2023 - 23/07/2024 |
| 4 | Adviser To Administrator | General Administration and Coordination Lakshadweep | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 23/01/2021 - 03/04/2023 |
| 5 | Secy & Commissioner | Ports Department Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Ports | 07/12/2017 - 22/01/2021 |
| 6 | On Foreign Training | U S A | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Public Policy / | 09/11/2014 - 30/06/2015 |
| 7 | PS To Minister | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Prime Minister's Office | 10/11/2010 - 10/06/2014 |
| 8 | PS To Minister | Planning Commission Planning New Delhi | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 03/08/2009 - 09/11/2010 |
| 9 | Deputy Secretary | Home Affairs Border Mgmt New Delhi | Centre | Home / Border Management | 13/12/2007 - 03/08/2009 |
| 10 | Secretary | Ports Department Secretariat Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Ports | 18/01/2006 - 12/12/2007 |
| 11 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Secretariat Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 01/01/2006 - 12/12/2007 |
| 12 | Secretary | Industries Deptt Secretariat Port Blair | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Policy & Promotion | 03/11/2005 - 18/01/2006 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner Cum District Magistrate | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Collectorate Car Nicobar | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Disaster Management | 26/01/2005 - 03/11/2005 |
| 14 | Secretary | Transport & Tourism Deptt Secretariat Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 01/09/2003 - 26/01/2005 |
| 15 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/12/2002 - 01/09/2003 |
| 16 | Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) Secretariat Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 15/10/2002 - 31/08/2003 |
| 17 | Secretary | Excise & Registration Secretariat Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 01/02/2001 - 31/08/2003 |
| 18 | Managing Director | Pondicherry Ind Prom & Inv Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Investment | 07/04/2000 - 14/10/2002 |
| 19 | Director | Civil Supplies Deptt Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food & Civil Supplies | 29/11/1999 - 07/04/2000 |
| 20 | Regional Administrator | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Pondicherry | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 09/09/1998 - 29/11/1999 |
| 21 | On Training | LBSNAA Mussoorie | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 06/09/1996 - 09/09/1998 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 22/08/2011 | 14/10/2011 |
| 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 | 2004-2005 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2007-2008 | Public Private Partnership | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 3 | 2009-2010 | Advance Course on WTO & Related Matters | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1 |
| 4 | 2019-2020 | Inner Engineering Leadership | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000 | TRAINING IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AT M D I GURGAON | 5Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Appavoo Anbarasu belong to?
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu is an IAS officer of the A G M U T cadre, batch of 1996, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Appavoo Anbarasu's age?
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu is 56 years old, born on 07 June 1970.
What was Shri Appavoo Anbarasu's last posting?
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu last served as Additional Secretary & Director General (Acquisition), Defence Defence New Delhi until 24 August 2029.
How many years has Shri Appavoo Anbarasu served as an IAS officer?
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu has 30 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Appavoo Anbarasu held?
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu has held 21 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Shri Appavoo Anbarasu's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Appavoo Anbarasu held in one role was 3y 7m as PS To Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) New Delhi.
What is Shri Appavoo Anbarasu's educational qualification?
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu holds the following qualifications: B.Arch. Anna University Chennai School of Architecture & Planning, M.A. Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar Annamalai University, Masters in International Development Duke University Durham,North Carolina Sanfard School of Public Policy.
How was Shri Appavoo Anbarasu recruited to the IAS?
Shri Appavoo Anbarasu was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
