About Shri Dev Raj Dev
Shri Dev Raj Dev is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Dev Raj Dev joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Dev Raj Dev's domicile state on record is Bihar.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Dev Raj Dev has held 19 recorded postings across 15 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary/ Vice Chairman, Science City Chennai; Principal Secy & Commissioner, Disciplinary Proceedings General Admin Coimbatore; Commissioner, Coimbatore. The longest single tenure was 8y 11m as Commissioner, Coimbatore.
Shri Dev Raj Dev last served as Principal Secretary/ Vice Chairman, Science City Chennai, until 01 February 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 10m each.
Shri Dev Raj Dev's educational qualifications on record include Civil Engg; Physics from Graduate. 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. | Civil Engg | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | Graduate | Physics | Ordinary | -- |
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/ Vice Chairman | Science City Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Higher Education | 27/07/2023 - 01/02/2025 |
| 2 | Principal Secy & Commissioner | Disciplinary Proceedings General Admin Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 10/09/2014 - 26/07/2023 |
| 3 | Commissioner | Coimbatore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Enquiries | 03/09/2014 - 26/07/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary | State Human Rights Commission Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Home / Human Rights | 03/03/2012 - 03/09/2014 |
| 5 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 01/01/2012 - 03/03/2012 |
| 6 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 22/12/2011 - 31/12/2012 |
| 7 | Director | Mid Day Meals & Schools Patna | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Human Resource Dev / Human Resource Dev | 04/07/2010 - 22/12/2011 |
| 8 | Additional Secy | Home Deptt | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | Home / Home | 10/11/2009 - 04/07/2010 |
| 9 | N.A. | Bihar | Cadre (Inter-Cadre Deputation) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 07/09/2009 - 10/11/2009 |
| 10 | Director | Urban Land Ceiling & Urban Land Tax | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 21/11/2008 - 23/01/2009 |
| 11 | Director | Land Reforms | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Reforms | 21/11/2008 - 07/09/2009 |
| 12 | Jt Secy | School Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / School Education | 04/03/2008 - 21/11/2008 |
| 13 | Under Secretary | School Edu Deptt Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Education | 01/01/2008 - 04/03/2008 |
| 14 | District Collector | Kanyakumari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 07/06/2007 - 01/01/2008 |
| 15 | Director | Municipal Admn & Urb Dev Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Welfare | 04/07/2002 - 07/06/2007 |
| 16 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 25/05/2002 - 04/07/2002 |
| 17 | Under Suspension | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 26/11/2001 - 24/05/2002 |
| 18 | Assistant Collector | Thoothukudi / Tutukorin | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/06/2001 - 26/11/2001 |
| 19 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 20/09/1999 - 01/06/2001 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 1999 Batch | 29/06/2009 | 21/08/2009 |
| 2 | 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 | 2005-2006 | Junior Level (6-9 years service) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 2 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Dev Raj Dev belong to?
Shri Dev Raj Dev is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1999, with Bihar as the domicile state.
What is Shri Dev Raj Dev's age?
Shri Dev Raj Dev is 53 years old, born on 21 January 1973.
What was Shri Dev Raj Dev's last posting?
Shri Dev Raj Dev last served as Principal Secretary/ Vice Chairman, Science City Chennai until 01 February 2025.
How many years has Shri Dev Raj Dev served as an IAS officer?
Shri Dev Raj Dev has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Dev Raj Dev held?
Shri Dev Raj Dev has held 19 distinct postings over their career, across 15 locations.
What is Shri Dev Raj Dev's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Dev Raj Dev held in one role was 8y 11m as Commissioner, Coimbatore.
What is Shri Dev Raj Dev's educational qualification?
Shri Dev Raj Dev holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Dev Raj Dev recruited to the IAS?
Shri Dev Raj Dev was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
