About Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1998 batch, Punjab cadre. Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju's domicile state on record is Andhra Pradesh.
Over 28 years of service, Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju has held 26 recorded postings across 24 locations. Past roles include Chief Vigilance Officer, Steel Rash Ispat Nigam Ltd Visakhapatnam; Chief Vigilance Officer, Steel Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) Visakhapatnam; Secretary, Election O/o Chief Electoral Officer Chandigarh. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y 5m as Secretary, Election O/o Chief Electoral Officer Chandigarh.
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju last served as Chief Vigilance Officer, Steel Rash Ispat Nigam Ltd Visakhapatnam, until 11 December 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 1m each.
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju's educational qualifications on record include Animal Husby from B.V.Sc. & A.H. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad College of Vety. Sc., Tirupati; Animal Husby from B.V.Sc. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad College of Vety. Sc., Tirupati. The officer has completed 6 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.V.Sc. & A.H. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad College of Vety. Sc., Tirupati | Animal Husby | Second | -- |
| 2 | -- | B.V.Sc. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad College of Vety. Sc., Tirupati | Animal Husby | Second | -- |
| 3 | -- | M.V.Sc. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad college of veterinary science | Dairy Science | First | -- |
| 4 | -- | LL.B. Punjab University Chandigarh Department of Laws | Law | 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 | Chief Vigilance Officer | Steel Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) Visakhapatnam | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | vigilance / | 12/12/2022 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Chief Vigilance Officer | Steel Rash Ispat Nigam Ltd Visakhapatnam | Centre (Non- Central Staffing Scheme) | vigilance / | 12/12/2022 - 11/12/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary | Election O/o Chief Electoral Officer Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Poverty Alleviation | 28/12/2017 - 06/06/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary | Revenue Deptt Revenue Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 30/06/2017 - 28/12/2017 |
| 5 | Secretary | Planning Deptt Planning Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 29/06/2017 - 30/06/2017 |
| 6 | Secretary To Government | Chandigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 20/03/2017 - 27/06/2017 |
| 7 | Deputy Commissioner | Department Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/04/2014 - 01/06/2014 |
| 8 | JOINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development National Rural Empt Guarantee Act(NREGA) Punjab | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Employment | 09/06/2009 - 11/08/2010 |
| 9 | Jt Dev Commissioner | Indl Reconstruction Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industries | 02/03/2009 - 10/08/2010 |
| 10 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 13/01/2009 - 02/03/2009 |
| 11 | PS To Minister | Tribal Affairs | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 18/02/2008 - 12/01/2009 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | Health & Family Walfare Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Health & Family Welfare | 27/09/2007 - 18/02/2008 |
| 13 | Mission Coordinator | Health Deptt Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Disease Control | 28/04/2007 - 09/01/2008 |
| 14 | District Collector | Raigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2007 - 28/04/2007 |
| 15 | District Collector | Raigarh | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/02/2006 - 01/01/2007 |
| 16 | Deputy Secretary | Technical Edu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Technical Education | 27/08/2004 - 02/02/2006 |
| 17 | Deputy Secretary | D/o Panchayat & Rural Development Panchayat & Rural Dev Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 05/08/2004 - 31/08/2004 |
| 18 | District Collector | Bastar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/08/2004 - 02/02/2006 |
| 19 | Deputy Secretary | D/o Forest Forest Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Ecology | 22/12/2003 - 05/08/2004 |
| 20 | Deputy Secretary | D/o technical Education Technical Edu Chhattisgarh | Cadre (AIS) | Science & Technology / Science & Technology | 22/12/2003 - 05/08/2004 |
| 21 | Deputy Secretary | Forest Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Environment & Forests / Forests | 20/12/2003 - 31/07/2004 |
| 22 | Deputy Secretary | General Admin Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 19/11/2003 - 19/12/2003 |
| 23 | District Collector | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/06/2002 - 18/11/2003 |
| 24 | Vice Chancellor | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 11/06/2002 - 18/11/2003 |
| 25 | Admn Officer | Bilaspur (CG) | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Revenue | 01/05/2001 - 10/06/2002 |
| 26 | S D O | Raipur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/11/2000 - 01/05/2001 |
| 27 | Assistant Collector | Hoshangabad | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2000 - 31/10/2000 |
| 28 | Additional Collector | Chhatarpur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/04/1999 - 01/07/2000 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1998 Batch | 16/06/2007 | 08/08/2007 |
| 2 | 2013 | 8th Round of Phase-IV Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers | 01/07/2013 | 23/08/2013 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014-2015 | Ethical Leadership in Public Governance | Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad | 1 |
| 2 | 2017-2018 | Financial Market Regulation | NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad (Telangana) | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | PH-III IAS MANDATORY TRAINING | 1Mn 24Days |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju belong to?
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju is an IAS officer of the Punjab cadre, batch of 1998, with Andhra Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju's age?
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju is 56 years old, born on 24 July 1970.
What was Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju's last posting?
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju last served as Chief Vigilance Officer, Steel Rash Ispat Nigam Ltd Visakhapatnam until 11 December 2025.
How many years has Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju has 28 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju held?
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju has held 26 distinct postings over their career, across 24 locations.
What is Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju held in one role was 4y 5m as Secretary, Election O/o Chief Electoral Officer Chandigarh.
What is Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju's educational qualification?
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju holds the following qualifications: B.V.Sc. & A.H. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad College of Vety. Sc., Tirupati, B.V.Sc. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad College of Vety. Sc., Tirupati, M.V.Sc. Acharya N G Ranga University Hyderabad college of veterinary science, LL.B. Punjab University Chandigarh Department of Laws.
How was Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Sirra Karuna Raju was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
