About Dr. Har Sahay Meena
Dr. Har Sahay Meena is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Dr. Har Sahay Meena joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Har Sahay Meena's domicile state on record is Rajasthan.
Over 29 years of service, Dr. Har Sahay Meena has held 22 recorded postings across 21 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary / Commissioner, civil supplies & consumers protection, Chennai; Principal Secretary / Commissioner, D/o Panchayat & Rural Development; Principal Secretary, Dev & Planning Deptt. The longest single tenure was 3y 1m as Principal Secretary / Commissioner, civil supplies & consumers protection, Chennai.
Dr. Har Sahay Meena is currently serving as Principal Secretary/ Commissioner, Archives & Historical Rsch Tamil Nadu, a position held since 09 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Dr. Har Sahay Meena's educational qualifications on record include Ancient History; English Lit from Graduate. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | P.G. | Ancient History | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | English Lit | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.Phil. | Ancient History | Second | -- |
| 4 | -- | Master of Arts Madurai Kamaj University Madurai Kamaraj University | Tourism Management | First | -- |
| 5 | -- | M.Sc. King's College London King's College London | Public Policy & Mgmt | Pass | -- |
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/ Commissioner | Archives & Historical Rsch Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Culture / Archives Admn | 09/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary / Commissioner | civil supplies & consumers protection, Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Food | 27/09/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary / Commissioner | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 02/02/2023 - 26/09/2023 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary | Dev & Planning Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 02/07/2022 - 31/01/2023 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary / Commissioner | Archives & Historical Rsch | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 17/06/2021 - 12/06/2022 |
| 6 | Secretary | Human Rsource Managment | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 05/11/2020 - 15/06/2021 |
| 7 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 19/09/2019 - 04/11/2020 |
| 8 | Managing Director | TN Salt Corporation Ltd. | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 17/03/2017 - 18/09/2019 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Tourism Deptt | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Tourism / Tourism | 05/09/2014 - 16/03/2017 |
| 10 | Secretary | Revenue Deptt Rajasthan | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Revenue | 24/10/2012 - 17/08/2014 |
| 11 | Director | Education Deptt Elementary Edu Rajasthan | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 13/03/2012 - 04/09/2012 |
| 12 | DG | Art & Culture Deptt Jaipur | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 05/09/2010 - 12/03/2012 |
| 13 | Additional C E O | Urban Dev Deptt Rajasthan | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Finance / Finance | 15/05/2010 - 04/09/2012 |
| 14 | N.A. | Finance Deptt Rajasthan | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 18/09/2009 - 24/04/2010 |
| 15 | Managing Director | S A G O Serve Salem | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 12/03/2008 - 17/08/2009 |
| 16 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Theni | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 10/11/2006 - 12/03/2008 |
| 17 | Additional Commissioner | Industries & Commerce Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 04/09/2004 - 09/09/2006 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Revenue Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 01/06/2002 - 04/09/2004 |
| 19 | Commissioner | Municipal Corpn Madurai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 30/07/2001 - 12/06/2002 |
| 20 | Additional Collector (Dev) | Rural Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 21/02/2001 - 29/07/2001 |
| 21 | Sub Collector | Revenue Deptt Pollachi | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 16/11/1999 - 14/02/2001 |
| 22 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/1997 - 15/10/1999 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2014 | 23/06/2014 | 14/08/2014 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003-2004 | Junior Level - 1994-97 Batches | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 2 |
| 2 | 2012-2013 | Climate Change and State Preparedness: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation | The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) | New Delhi | 1 |
| 3 | 2013-2014 | Social Policy and Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2017-2018 | Public Procurement | CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition | New Delhi | 1 |
| 5 | 2023-2024 | Environment Impact Assessment: Development Projects (Offline) | Environment Protection Training & Research Institute | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Har Sahay Meena belong to?
Dr. Har Sahay Meena is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1997, with Rajasthan as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Har Sahay Meena's age?
Dr. Har Sahay Meena is 55 years old, born on 07 October 1971.
What is Dr. Har Sahay Meena's current posting?
Dr. Har Sahay Meena is currently serving as Principal Secretary/ Commissioner, Archives & Historical Rsch Tamil Nadu since 09 February 2025.
How many years has Dr. Har Sahay Meena served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Har Sahay Meena has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Har Sahay Meena held?
Dr. Har Sahay Meena has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 21 locations.
What is Dr. Har Sahay Meena's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Har Sahay Meena held in one role was 3y 1m as Principal Secretary / Commissioner, civil supplies & consumers protection, Chennai.
What is Dr. Har Sahay Meena's educational qualification?
Dr. Har Sahay Meena holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.Phil., Master of Arts Madurai Kamaj University Madurai Kamaraj University, M.Sc. King's College London King's College London.
How was Dr. Har Sahay Meena recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Har Sahay Meena was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
