About Shri Brajendra Navnit
Shri Brajendra Navnit is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Brajendra Navnit joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Brajendra Navnit's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Brajendra Navnit has held 18 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary, Commercial Taxes and Registration Tamil Nadu; Cadre Waiting for Posting, Tamil Nadu; On Leave, Cadre (AIS). The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 4y as Deputy Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs.
Shri Brajendra Navnit is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Tamil Nadu, a position held since 10 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Shri Brajendra Navnit's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.E. | Electrical Engg. | 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 | Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Information Technology / | 10/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | OSD | Sixteenth Finance Commission Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 10/02/2025 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Principal Secretary | Commercial Taxes and Registration Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Commercial Taxes | 14/06/2024 - 10/02/2025 |
| 4 | Cadre Waiting for Posting | Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/06/2024 - 13/06/2024 |
| 5 | On Leave | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 09/04/2024 - 31/05/2024 |
| 6 | Ambassador & Permanent Rep Of India | Commerce & Industry Commerce Geneva | Centre (Foreign Posting) | Commerce / Commerce | 29/06/2020 - 31/03/2024 |
| 7 | Joint Secretary | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / Cabinet Affairs | 22/08/2016 - 13/09/2019 |
| 8 | Director | Prime Minister's Office (PMO) | Centre | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 03/07/2014 - 22/08/2016 |
| 9 | Director | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 01/07/2013 - 02/07/2014 |
| 10 | Additional Commissioner | Corpn of Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 15/08/2012 - 30/06/2013 |
| 11 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 11/06/2012 - 15/08/2012 |
| 12 | Under Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Budget | 11/06/2008 - 30/06/2008 |
| 13 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 11/06/2008 - 10/06/2012 |
| 14 | District Collector | Villupuram | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 11/12/2006 - 10/06/2008 |
| 15 | Deputy Secretary | Finance Deptt Budget | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 01/01/2003 - 11/12/2006 |
| 16 | Under Secretary | Finance Deptt Budget | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Finance | 27/09/2002 - 01/01/2003 |
| 17 | Sub Collector | Tirunelveli | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/10/2001 - 27/09/2002 |
| 18 | Sub Collector | Erode | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2001 - 01/10/2001 |
| 19 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/09/1999 - 01/07/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2002 Batch | 07/06/2010 | 30/07/2010 |
| 2 | 2017 | Mid Career Training Programme Phase IV 2017 for IAS officers | 05/06/2017 | 30/06/2017 |
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 Brajendra Navnit belong to?
Shri Brajendra Navnit is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1999, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Brajendra Navnit's age?
Shri Brajendra Navnit is 51 years old, born on 21 October 1974.
What is Shri Brajendra Navnit's current posting?
Shri Brajendra Navnit is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, Information Tech. and Digital Services Dept. Tamil Nadu since 10 February 2025.
How many years has Shri Brajendra Navnit served as an IAS officer?
Shri Brajendra Navnit has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Brajendra Navnit held?
Shri Brajendra Navnit has held 18 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Brajendra Navnit's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Brajendra Navnit held in one role was 4y as Deputy Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs.
How was Shri Brajendra Navnit recruited to the IAS?
Shri Brajendra Navnit was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
