Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1999 batch, Tamil Nadu cadre. Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru's domicile state on record is Manipur.
Over 27 years of service, Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru has held 17 recorded postings across 11 locations. Past roles include Principal Secretary / Commissioner, D/o Transport Tamil Nadu; Principal Secretary To Government, Social Welfare & Women Dev Deptt Women Empowerment Chennai. The officer has also served on central deputation.
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Transport Tamil Nadu, a position held since 31 July 2025. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 11m each.
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru's educational qualifications on record include Economics 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 | -- | Graduate | Economics | Second | -- |
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 | D/o Transport Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 31/07/2025 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Principal Secretary / Commissioner | D/o Transport Tamil Nadu | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Civil Aviation | 16/07/2024 - 30/07/2025 |
| 3 | Principal Secretary To Government | Social Welfare & Women Dev Deptt Women Empowerment Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / Social Welfare | 02/12/2022 - Till-Date |
| 4 | Principal Secretary To Government | Secretariat Estt Deptt Secretariat Chennai | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / General Administration | 02/12/2022 - Till-Date |
| 5 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | 29/05/2016 - Till-Date |
| 6 | Director | Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare | Centre | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 17/10/2014 - 28/05/2016 |
| 7 | On Compulsory Wait | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.A. | 10/06/2014 - 17/10/2014 |
| 8 | OSD To Minister | Shipping | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 01/07/2013 - 10/06/2014 |
| 9 | OSD To Minister | Shipping | Centre | Staff Officers / Ministers Office | 09/11/2010 - 30/06/2013 |
| 10 | Deputy Secretary | Defence Defence | Centre | Defence / Defence | 29/05/2009 - 09/11/2010 |
| 11 | Executive Dir | T.N. Indl Dev Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 09/11/2008 - 28/05/2009 |
| 12 | District Collector | Kanyakumari | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 26/09/2007 - 09/11/2008 |
| 13 | District Collector | Pudukkottai | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 23/05/2006 - 26/09/2007 |
| 14 | Project Dir | Agriculture Deptt Hill Area Dev Project Nilgris | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Area Development | 24/12/2004 - 23/05/2006 |
| 15 | Project Dir | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Planning & Prog Implementation / Planning | 16/05/2003 - 24/12/2004 |
| 16 | Assistant Collector | Nagapattinam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2003 - 16/05/2003 |
| 17 | Assistant Collector | Nagapattinam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2001 - 01/01/2003 |
| 18 | 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 | 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 Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru belong to?
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru is an IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, batch of 1999, with Manipur as the domicile state.
What is Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru's age?
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru is 53 years old, born on 30 January 1973.
What is Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru's current posting?
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru is currently serving as Principal Secretary To Government, D/o Transport Tamil Nadu since 31 July 2025.
How many years has Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru served as an IAS officer?
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru has 27 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru held?
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru has held 17 distinct postings over their career, across 11 locations.
What is Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru's educational qualification?
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru holds the following qualification: Graduate.
How was Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru recruited to the IAS?
Shri Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
