About Dr. D Karthikeyan
Dr. D Karthikeyan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. D Karthikeyan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. D Karthikeyan's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 29 years of service, Dr. D Karthikeyan has held 20 recorded postings across 19 locations. Past roles include Principal Secy To Governor, Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai; Principal Secy To Governor, Higher Education Deptt. Higher Edu Deptt Chennai; Member Secy, Chennai Metropolitan Dev Auth. The longest single tenure was 5y 5m as Principal Secy To Governor, Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai.
Dr. D Karthikeyan is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Chennai, a position held since 01 July 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 8m each.
Dr. D Karthikeyan's educational qualifications on record include Mathematics from Graduate; Statistics from Ph. D.. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate | Mathematics | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Ph. D. | Statistics | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. | Statistics | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | P.G. | Statistics | 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 | Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/07/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secy To Governor | Higher Education Deptt. Higher Edu Deptt Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 28/05/2021 - 30/06/2023 |
| 3 | Principal Secy To Governor | Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 28/05/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Member Secy | Chennai Metropolitan Dev Auth | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 12/08/2019 - 27/05/2021 |
| 5 | Commissioner | Chennai Corporation | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 05/07/2016 - 11/08/2019 |
| 6 | District Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/04/2016 - 04/07/2016 |
| 7 | Chairman | Pollution Control Bd Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Pollution Control | 23/02/2013 - 23/04/2016 |
| 8 | Chairman | Pollution Control Bd Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Pollution Control | 13/12/2012 - 23/02/2013 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Corpn of Chennai Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 10/04/2012 - 13/12/2012 |
| 10 | Commissioner | Corpn of Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 11/11/2011 - 10/04/2012 |
| 11 | Managing Director | T.N. Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 11/11/2011 - 10/04/2012 |
| 12 | Additional Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 23/08/2010 - 11/11/2011 |
| 13 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | N.A. | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 15/05/2010 - 23/08/2010 |
| 14 | On Foreign Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (Foreign Training) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/08/2009 - 31/07/2010 |
| 15 | Jt Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 11/04/2008 - 31/07/2009 |
| 16 | Managing Director | TN Small Tea Growers Ind. Co-op Tea Fact Fedn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Tea | 28/03/2007 - 11/04/2008 |
| 17 | District Collector | Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/02/2007 - 28/03/2007 |
| 18 | District Collector | Erode | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 29/05/2004 - 20/02/2007 |
| 19 | Commissioner | Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/06/2001 - 02/04/2004 |
| 20 | Under Secretary | Public Works Deptt (PWD) | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 19/08/2000 - 01/06/2001 |
| 21 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/1999 - 19/08/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
| 2 | 2008-2009 | E-Governance: Opportunities and Challenges | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 3 | 2014-2015 | Financing Infrastructure Projects Through Capital Market | Indian Institute of Capital Markets | Navi Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2015-2016 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. D Karthikeyan belong to?
Dr. D Karthikeyan is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1997, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Dr. D Karthikeyan's age?
Dr. D Karthikeyan is 58 years old, born on 12 May 1968.
What is Dr. D Karthikeyan's current posting?
Dr. D Karthikeyan is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Municipal Admin & Water Supply Deptt Chennai since 01 July 2023.
How many years has Dr. D Karthikeyan served as an IAS officer?
Dr. D Karthikeyan has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. D Karthikeyan held?
Dr. D Karthikeyan has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 19 locations.
What is Dr. D Karthikeyan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. D Karthikeyan held in one role was 5y 5m as Principal Secy To Governor, Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai.
What is Dr. D Karthikeyan's educational qualification?
Dr. D Karthikeyan holds the following qualifications: Graduate, Ph. D., M.Phil..
How was Dr. D Karthikeyan recruited to the IAS?
Dr. D Karthikeyan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
