About Ms. Tinku Biswal
Ms. Tinku Biswal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Kerala cadre. Ms. Tinku Biswal joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Ms. Tinku Biswal's domicile state on record is Odisha.
Over 29 years of service, Ms. Tinku Biswal has held 47 recorded postings across 28 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Health & Family Walfare Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum; Principal Secretary To Government, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum; Principal Secretary To Government, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum. The longest single tenure was 7y 9m as Commissioner, Trade & Taxes Deptt.
Ms. Tinku Biswal is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum, a position held since 08 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 2m each.
Ms. Tinku Biswal's educational qualifications on record include Physics from Graduate Utkal University Bhubaneshwar BJB COLLEGE; Physics from P.G. Utkal University Bhubaneshwar Utkal University. 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 Utkal University Bhubaneshwar BJB COLLEGE | Physics | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Utkal University Bhubaneshwar Utkal University | Physics | Gold Medalist | -- |
| 3 | -- | Masters in Public Policy Princeton University USA Princeton NJ Woodrow Wilson School of Public&Internl.Affairs | Public Policy | 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 | Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 08/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Health & Family Walfare Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Public Health | 01/07/2022 - 07/05/2023 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/04/2022 - 30/06/2022 |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Ports Department Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2022 - 15/09/2022 |
| 5 | Principal Secretary To Government | Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/01/2022 - 31/03/2022 |
| 6 | Secretary To Government | Ports Department Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 04/03/2021 - 31/12/2021 |
| 7 | Secretary To Government | Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 20/04/2020 - 31/12/2021 |
| 8 | Commercial Tax Commissioner | Taxes Deptt Commercial Taxes Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 16/12/2018 - 15/11/2019 |
| 9 | Commissioner | Trade & Taxes Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Sales Tax | 14/12/2018 - Till-Date |
| 10 | Chairperson | Water Resources Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 06/07/2018 - 13/12/2018 |
| 11 | Chairman | Water Resources Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 23/03/2017 - 05/07/2018 |
| 12 | Secretary To Government | Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 25/05/2016 - 15/12/2018 |
| 13 | Secretary | Water Resources Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 24/05/2016 - 05/07/2018 |
| 14 | Additional C E O | Elections Deptt O/o Chief Electoral Officer Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | / | 08/04/2016 - 24/05/2016 |
| 15 | Executive Dir | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 30/03/2015 - 24/05/2016 |
| 16 | Secretary To Government | Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 22/03/2015 - 07/04/2016 |
| 17 | DG | Institue of Mgmt in Government (IMG) Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 27/10/2014 - 20/02/2015 |
| 18 | Director General | Personnel & AR Deptt Institue of Mgmt in Government (IMG) Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Training / Training | 12/03/2014 - 21/03/2015 |
| 19 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 23/02/2013 - 27/10/2014 |
| 20 | Secretary | Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 01/01/2013 - 23/06/2013 |
| 21 | Additional Secy | Water Resources Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 07/09/2012 - 29/12/2012 |
| 22 | Chief Executive Officer | Committed Communities Dev Trust (CCDT) Mumbai City | Cadre (Deputation under Rule 6(2)(ii) | Women & Child Dev / Women & Child Dev | 22/12/2010 - 31/08/2012 |
| 23 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 31/03/2010 - 21/12/2010 |
| 24 | Director | Agriculture Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 13/08/2008 - 13/08/2010 |
| 25 | Director | Agriculture Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 11/08/2008 - 30/03/2010 |
| 26 | On E O L | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 19/07/2005 - 10/08/2008 |
| 27 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 13/07/2004 - 15/07/2005 |
| 28 | District Collector | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/07/2004 - 18/07/2005 |
| 29 | Director | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Mgt. | 31/12/2003 - 09/07/2004 |
| 30 | Deputy Secretary | General Administration Deptt. Modernising Govt Prog Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Policy Planning | 21/09/2003 - 12/07/2004 |
| 31 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Project Mgt. | 14/09/2003 - 09/07/2004 |
| 32 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 21/07/2003 - 14/09/2003 |
| 33 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/05/2003 - 18/07/2003 |
| 34 | Director | Education Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 03/05/2003 - 20/05/2003 |
| 35 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 09/12/2002 - 03/05/2003 |
| 36 | Additional Director | Tourism Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel and General Administration | 01/10/2002 - 12/12/2002 |
| 37 | Additional Director | Tourism | Cadre (AIS) | Tourism / Tourism | 26/09/2002 - 09/12/2002 |
| 38 | Director | Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 01/11/2001 - 26/09/2002 |
| 39 | Managing Director (MD) | Fisheries Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Corporate Management (New) / Corporate Management (New) | 30/06/2001 - 30/09/2002 |
| 40 | Managing Director | Fisheries Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 01/06/2001 - 01/11/2001 |
| 41 | Sub Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/02/2001 - 29/06/2001 |
| 42 | Assistant Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 09/08/2000 - 20/02/2001 |
| 43 | Assistant Collector | Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/2000 - 01/02/2001 |
| 44 | Assistant Collector | Chengannur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/08/1999 - 01/08/2000 |
| 45 | Assistant Collector | Land Revenue & Disaster Mgmt Deptt Chengannur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn | 31/07/1999 - 08/08/2000 |
| 46 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/1997 - 10/08/1999 |
| 47 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 07/09/1997 - 31/07/1999 |
| 48 | Director | I G Canal Project | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV | 30/04/2012 | 22/06/2012 |
| 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 | 2005-2006 | 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 | 2012 | MCT PHASE IV | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Ms. Tinku Biswal belong to?
Ms. Tinku Biswal is an IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, batch of 1997, with Odisha as the domicile state.
What is Ms. Tinku Biswal's age?
Ms. Tinku Biswal is 55 years old, born on 15 January 1971.
What is Ms. Tinku Biswal's current posting?
Ms. Tinku Biswal is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Revenue & Disaster Management Deptt. Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum since 08 May 2023.
How many years has Ms. Tinku Biswal served as an IAS officer?
Ms. Tinku Biswal has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Ms. Tinku Biswal held?
Ms. Tinku Biswal has held 47 distinct postings over their career, across 28 locations.
What is Ms. Tinku Biswal's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Ms. Tinku Biswal held in one role was 7y 9m as Commissioner, Trade & Taxes Deptt.
What is Ms. Tinku Biswal's educational qualification?
Ms. Tinku Biswal holds the following qualifications: Graduate Utkal University Bhubaneshwar BJB COLLEGE, P.G. Utkal University Bhubaneshwar Utkal University, Masters in Public Policy Princeton University USA Princeton NJ Woodrow Wilson School of Public&Internl.Affairs.
How was Ms. Tinku Biswal recruited to the IAS?
Ms. Tinku Biswal was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
