Shri Solomon Arokiaraj
Indian Administrative Service
About Shri Solomon Arokiaraj
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2000 batch, Andhra Pradesh cadre. Shri Solomon Arokiaraj joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Solomon Arokiaraj's domicile state on record is Tamil Nadu.
Over 26 years of service, Shri Solomon Arokiaraj has held 14 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Additional Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi; Joint Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi; Secretary To Chief Minister, Chief Minister's Office. The officer has also served on central deputation. The longest single tenure was 3y 6m as Secretary To Chief Minister, Chief Minister's Office.
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj last served as Additional Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi, until 17 April 2028. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 9m each.
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj's educational qualifications on record include Agriculture from Graduate Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore; Business Mgt from P.G. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore. The officer has completed 8 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | Graduate Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore | Agriculture | First | -- |
| 2 | -- | P.G. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore | Business Mgt | 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 | Additional Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 18/04/2025 - 17/04/2028 |
| 2 | Joint Secretary | Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi | Centre | Finance / Economic Affairs | 01/12/2022 - 18/04/2025 |
| 3 | Secretary To Chief Minister | Chief Minister's Office | Cadre (AIS) | / | 01/06/2019 - 25/11/2022 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Industries and Commerce Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Industries / Industrial Dev | 11/05/2016 - 31/05/2019 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Society for the Elimination of Rural Poverty(SERP) | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Development | 21/01/2015 - 10/05/2016 |
| 6 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Collectorate Anantapur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 14/07/2014 - 20/01/2015 |
| 7 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Visakhapatnam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/09/2013 - 13/07/2014 |
| 8 | District Collector And District Magistrate | Chittoor | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 12/04/2011 - 02/09/2013 |
| 9 | Project Dir | Municipal Admn & Urb Dev Deptt Municipal Development Project Hyderabad | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 12/11/2009 - 11/04/2011 |
| 10 | Jt Collector | Rangareddy | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/07/2007 - 31/08/2009 |
| 11 | Jt Collector | Khammam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 05/12/2005 - 26/07/2007 |
| 12 | Project Officer | Tribal Welfare | Cadre (AIS) | Social Justice & Empowerment / SC/ST Welfare | 03/03/2004 - 04/12/2005 |
| 13 | Sub Collector | Vishakapatnam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 25/09/2002 - 02/03/2004 |
| 14 | Assistant Collector | Khammam | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 02/06/2001 - 16/06/2002 |
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 | 2024 | 18 Round of Phase IV MCTP | 18/06/2024 | 13/07/2024 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011-2012 | E-Governance and IT Management | Indian Institute of Management | Bangalore | 1 |
| 2 | 2015-2016 | Inner Engineering Leadership Programme | Isha (Foundation) Yoga Centre | Coimbatore | 1 |
| 3 | 2016-2017 | Leadership, Innovation and Good Governance | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Mumbai | 1 |
| 4 | 2023-2024 | Entrepreneurial Architecture for a developed India (Offline) | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy Of Administration | Mussoorie | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Solomon Arokiaraj belong to?
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj is an IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, batch of 2000, with Tamil Nadu as the domicile state.
What is Shri Solomon Arokiaraj's age?
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj is 53 years old, born on 12 June 1973.
What was Shri Solomon Arokiaraj's last posting?
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj last served as Additional Secretary, Finance Economic Affairs New Delhi until 17 April 2028.
How many years has Shri Solomon Arokiaraj served as an IAS officer?
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj has 26 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Solomon Arokiaraj held?
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj has held 14 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Solomon Arokiaraj's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Solomon Arokiaraj held in one role was 3y 6m as Secretary To Chief Minister, Chief Minister's Office.
What is Shri Solomon Arokiaraj's educational qualification?
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj holds the following qualifications: Graduate Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, P.G. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore.
How was Shri Solomon Arokiaraj recruited to the IAS?
Shri Solomon Arokiaraj was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
