About Shri S Selvakumar
Shri S Selvakumar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Karnataka cadre. Shri S Selvakumar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri S Selvakumar's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 29 years of service, Shri S Selvakumar has held 22 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary To Government, Public Works; Secretary To Government, D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Karnataka; Secretary To Chief Minister, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 5y 2m as Secretary To Government, D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Karnataka.
Shri S Selvakumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Commerce & Industries Deptt Bangalore, a position held since 11 February 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Shri S Selvakumar's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg; Law from LL.B. U/Madras Faculty of Law. The officer has completed 4 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | A.M.I.E. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | LL.B. U/Madras Faculty of Law | Law | Third | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.A. KN State Open University Mysore | Economics | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | P.G. Duke University USA Sanfard School of Public Policy | Intrnl Deve Policy | Grade 'A' | -- |
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 Secy | Commerce & Industries Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Commerce / Commerce | 11/02/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary To Government | Public Works | Cadre (AIS) | Public Works / Public Works | 20/08/2022 - 10/02/2023 |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 01/08/2021 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 15/06/2018 - 31/07/2021 |
| 5 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 15/04/2015 - 14/06/2018 |
| 6 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 04/07/2014 - 15/04/2015 |
| 7 | On Study Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 01/08/2013 - 03/07/2014 |
| 8 | Managing Director | Kar Power Transmission Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 01/01/2013 - 01/08/2013 |
| 9 | Managing Director | Kar Power Transmission Corpn Ltd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Energy / Power | 27/08/2012 - 31/12/2012 |
| 10 | Project Administrator | Kar Health Sys Dev Project Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 01/01/2010 - 27/08/2012 |
| 11 | Project Administrator | Kar Health Sys Dev Project Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health Admn. | 13/11/2009 - 31/12/2009 |
| 12 | State Project Dir | Education Deptt Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/06/2009 - 13/11/2009 |
| 13 | Deputy Commissioner | Karwar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/03/2009 - 31/05/2009 |
| 14 | State Project Dir | Education Deptt Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 02/07/2008 - 20/03/2009 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | Bangalore (Rural) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/01/2008 - 01/07/2008 |
| 16 | Director | Agri Mktg Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agricultural Marketing | 05/09/2007 - 26/01/2008 |
| 17 | Deputy Commissioner | Mysore | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 30/06/2005 - 05/09/2007 |
| 18 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel & AR Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 30/04/2003 - 21/06/2005 |
| 19 | Commissioner | Mysore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 01/07/2002 - 30/04/2003 |
| 20 | Project Dir | Urban Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 01/03/2001 - 01/07/2002 |
| 21 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 29/01/2001 - 01/03/2001 |
| 22 | Assistant Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/08/1999 - 29/01/2001 |
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 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri S Selvakumar belong to?
Shri S Selvakumar is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 1997, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri S Selvakumar's age?
Shri S Selvakumar is 58 years old, born on 10 July 1968.
What is Shri S Selvakumar's current posting?
Shri S Selvakumar is currently serving as Principal Secy, Commerce & Industries Deptt Bangalore since 11 February 2023.
How many years has Shri S Selvakumar served as an IAS officer?
Shri S Selvakumar has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri S Selvakumar held?
Shri S Selvakumar has held 22 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri S Selvakumar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri S Selvakumar held in one role was 5y 2m as Secretary To Government, D/o Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Karnataka.
What is Shri S Selvakumar's educational qualification?
Shri S Selvakumar holds the following qualifications: LL.B. U/Madras Faculty of Law, M.A. KN State Open University Mysore, P.G. Duke University USA Sanfard School of Public Policy.
How was Shri S Selvakumar recruited to the IAS?
Shri S Selvakumar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
