About Dr. Vinod R Rao
Dr. Vinod R Rao is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, Gujarat cadre. Dr. Vinod R Rao joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. Vinod R Rao's domicile state on record is Kerala.
Over 26 years of service, Dr. Vinod R Rao has held 11 recorded postings across 9 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Education Deptt Education Gandhinagar; Municipal Commissioner, Urban Dev Deptt Municipal Corpn Vadodara; Director, Women & Child Dev Deptt ICDS Welfare Gandhinagar. The longest single tenure was 3y as District Dev Officer, Surendranagar.
Dr. Vinod R Rao last served as Secretary, Education Deptt Education Gandhinagar, until 16 August 2019. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 6m each.
Dr. Vinod R Rao's educational qualifications on record include English Lit from Graduate; English from M.A. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University Patan. 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 | English Lit | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | M.A. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University Patan | English | First | -- |
| 3 | -- | Ph. D. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University Patan | Management | 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 | Secretary | Education Deptt Education Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Human Resource Dev / Elementry Education | 20/07/2018 - 16/08/2019 |
| 2 | Municipal Commissioner | Urban Dev Deptt Municipal Corpn Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 24/06/2016 - 16/07/2018 |
| 3 | Director | National Rural Health Mission Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Health & Family Welfare / Rural Health | 23/02/2015 - 22/06/2016 |
| 4 | Director | Women & Child Dev Deptt ICDS Welfare Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Women & Child Dev / Child Dev | 23/02/2015 - 01/01/2016 |
| 5 | District Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/08/2014 - 23/02/2015 |
| 6 | District Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2013 - 14/08/2014 |
| 7 | District Collector | Vadodara | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/07/2011 - 31/12/2012 |
| 8 | Additional Rural Dev Commissioner | Gandhinagar | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 11/02/2009 - 03/07/2011 |
| 9 | District Collector | Patan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/03/2007 - 11/02/2008 |
| 10 | District Dev Officer | Surendranagar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 20/02/2004 - 03/03/2007 |
| 11 | Assistant Collector | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 07/09/2002 - 19/02/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Phase III Programme of Mandatory Mid Career Training for IAS Officers - 2000,2001,1999 Batch | 16/06/2008 | 08/08/2008 |
| 2 | 2022 | 16th Round of Mid Career Training Programme,2022 | 18/07/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
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 Dr. Vinod R Rao belong to?
Dr. Vinod R Rao is an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, batch of 2000, with Kerala as the domicile state.
What is Dr. Vinod R Rao's age?
Dr. Vinod R Rao is 49 years old, born on 08 October 1976.
What was Dr. Vinod R Rao's last posting?
Dr. Vinod R Rao last served as Secretary, Education Deptt Education Gandhinagar until 16 August 2019.
How many years has Dr. Vinod R Rao served as an IAS officer?
Dr. Vinod R Rao has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. Vinod R Rao held?
Dr. Vinod R Rao has held 11 distinct postings over their career, across 9 locations.
What is Dr. Vinod R Rao's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. Vinod R Rao held in one role was 3y as District Dev Officer, Surendranagar.
What is Dr. Vinod R Rao's educational qualification?
Dr. Vinod R Rao holds the following qualifications: Graduate, M.A. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University Patan, Ph. D. Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University Patan.
How was Dr. Vinod R Rao recruited to the IAS?
Dr. Vinod R Rao was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
