Shri Shyam Jagannathan
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Shyam Jagannathan
Shri Shyam Jagannathan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1997 batch, Assam Meghalya cadre. Shri Shyam Jagannathan joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shyam Jagannathan's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 29 years of service, Shri Shyam Jagannathan has held 20 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Director General, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Shipping Mumbai; Dev Commissioner, Commerce & Industry Commerce Santacruz Spl Economic Zone Mumbai City; Dev Commissioner, Commerce & Industry Commerce Santacruz Spl Economic Zone Mumbai City. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 4m as Commissioner & Secy, Finance Deptt.
Shri Shyam Jagannathan last served as Director General, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Shipping Mumbai, until 01 June 2026. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 4m each.
Shri Shyam Jagannathan's educational qualifications on record include Zoology from Graduate OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD P G Botany; Bio Chemistry from P.G. Osmania University Hyderabad OSMANIA 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 OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD P G Botany | Zoology | First with Distinction | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Osmania University Hyderabad OSMANIA UNIVERSITY | Bio Chemistry | First with Distinction | -- |
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 | Director General | Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Shipping Mumbai | Centre | Transport / Shipping | 03/07/2023 - 01/06/2026 |
| 2 | Dev Commissioner | Commerce & Industry Commerce Santacruz Spl Economic Zone Mumbai City | Centre | Commerce / Export Promotion | 21/11/2022 - 11/06/2023 |
| 3 | Dev Commissioner | Commerce & Industry Commerce Santacruz Spl Economic Zone Mumbai City | Centre | Commerce / Commerce | 02/06/2021 - 19/11/2022 |
| 4 | Commissioner & Secy | Finance Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2017 - 17/05/2021 |
| 5 | Commissioner | North Assam Division | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 07/05/2016 - 31/12/2016 |
| 6 | Director | Civil Supplies Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 15/06/2015 - 06/05/2016 |
| 7 | Commissioner | Civil Supplies Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 02/08/2014 - 14/06/2015 |
| 8 | Director | Civil Supplies Deptt Kerala | Cadre (AIS) | Consumer Affairs, Food & PD / Civil Supplies | 12/10/2012 - 02/08/2014 |
| 9 | Secretary | Planning & Dev Deptt Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 02/04/2010 - 12/10/2012 |
| 10 | Deputy Commissioner | N C Hills, Haflong Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 19/02/2009 - 02/04/2010 |
| 11 | Secy To Governor | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/01/2009 - 19/02/2009 |
| 12 | Additional Secy To Governor | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 20/06/2007 - 01/01/2009 |
| 13 | Jt Secy To Governor | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 01/07/2006 - 20/06/2007 |
| 14 | Jt Secy | Assam | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 08/04/2005 - 30/06/2006 |
| 15 | Deputy Commissioner | West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/07/2002 - 07/04/2005 |
| 16 | On Leave | East Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 15/09/2001 - 12/10/2001 |
| 17 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | East Khasi Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/05/2001 - 08/07/2002 |
| 18 | Additional Deputy Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2001 - 01/05/2001 |
| 19 | S D O | West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2000 - 01/01/2001 |
| 20 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/1999 - 01/07/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase IV, 2015 | 06/04/2015 | 22/05/2015 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008-2009 | Basic Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 2 | 2009-2010 | Advanced Course on WTO | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Shyam Jagannathan belong to?
Shri Shyam Jagannathan is an IAS officer of the Assam Meghalya cadre, batch of 1997, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shyam Jagannathan's age?
Shri Shyam Jagannathan is 53 years old, born on 10 August 1973.
What was Shri Shyam Jagannathan's last posting?
Shri Shyam Jagannathan last served as Director General, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Shipping Mumbai until 01 June 2026.
How many years has Shri Shyam Jagannathan served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shyam Jagannathan has 29 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shyam Jagannathan held?
Shri Shyam Jagannathan has held 20 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Shyam Jagannathan's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Shyam Jagannathan held in one role was 4y 4m as Commissioner & Secy, Finance Deptt.
What is Shri Shyam Jagannathan's educational qualification?
Shri Shyam Jagannathan holds the following qualifications: Graduate OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD P G Botany, P.G. Osmania University Hyderabad OSMANIA UNIVERSITY.
How was Shri Shyam Jagannathan recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shyam Jagannathan was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
