About Dr. J Ravi Shankar
Dr. J Ravi Shankar is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2001 batch, Karnataka cadre. Dr. J Ravi Shankar joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Dr. J Ravi Shankar's domicile state on record is Karnataka.
Over 25 years of service, Dr. J Ravi Shankar has held 29 recorded postings across 24 locations. Past roles include Commissioner, Excise Bangalore; Secretary To Government, Housing Deptt Bangalore; Secretary To Government, Bangalore. The longest single tenure was 8y 2m as Secretary To Government, Housing Deptt..
Dr. J Ravi Shankar is currently serving as Secretary, Agriculture, a position held since 31 May 2023. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 5m each.
Dr. J Ravi Shankar's educational qualifications on record include Medical&dental. 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.D.S. | Medical&dental | 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 | Secretary | Agriculture | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Agriculture | 31/05/2023 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Commissioner | Excise Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Finance / Excise | 24/01/2023 - Till-Date |
| 3 | Secretary To Government | Housing Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 11/10/2021 - 23/01/2023 |
| 4 | Secretary To Government | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Municipal Administration | 19/05/2020 - Till-Date |
| 5 | Managing Director | Urban Development Water Supply & Drainage Bd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 13/09/2019 - 15/09/2019 |
| 6 | Managing Director | Water Resources Deptt Krishna Bhagya Jal Nigam Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Water Resources / Water Resources | 29/06/2019 - 12/09/2019 |
| 7 | Secretary To Government | Housing Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / N.Applicable/N.Available | 20/08/2018 - 01/07/2019 |
| 8 | Secretary To Government | Housing Deptt. | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 17/08/2018 - Till-Date |
| 9 | Managing Director | Urban Dev Deptt Water Supply & Drainage Bd Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Development | 22/07/2016 - 20/08/2018 |
| 10 | Director | Horticulture Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 24/06/2016 - 21/07/2016 |
| 11 | E/O Additional Secy | Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Horticulture | 24/06/2016 - 21/07/2016 |
| 12 | Spl Commissioner | Mahanagar Palike Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Develoment | 21/11/2014 - 24/06/2016 |
| 13 | Commissioner | Housing & Dev. Board Karnataka | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 01/01/2014 - 21/11/2014 |
| 14 | Commissioner | Urban Dev Deptt Housing & Dev. Board Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Urban Housing | 19/07/2013 - 31/12/2013 |
| 15 | Director | Kar Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 30/04/2013 - 19/07/2013 |
| 16 | Deputy Commissioner | Chitradurga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 27/03/2013 - 30/04/2013 |
| 17 | Director | Kar Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Drinking Water Supply | 13/05/2011 - 27/03/2013 |
| 18 | Managing Director | Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corpn Ltd | Cadre (AIS) | Rural Development / Rural Housing | 21/05/2010 - 13/05/2011 |
| 19 | Deputy Commissioner | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2010 - 21/05/2010 |
| 20 | Deputy Commissioner | Belgaum | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 09/06/2008 - 31/12/2009 |
| 21 | Deputy Secretary | Personnel & AR Deptt Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 26/05/2008 - 09/06/2008 |
| 22 | Deputy Commissioner | Kolar | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 03/05/2008 - 26/05/2008 |
| 23 | Director | Information Tech Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Information & Broadcasting / Information | 06/02/2008 - 26/05/2008 |
| 24 | Deputy Secretary | DPAR (Janaspandana Cell) Bangalore | Cadre (AIS) | Personnel and General Administration / Personnel Mgmt | 06/02/2008 - 03/05/2008 |
| 25 | Deputy Commissioner | Raichur | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 18/05/2007 - 06/02/2008 |
| 26 | Deputy Commissioner | Mandya | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 04/05/2006 - 18/05/2007 |
| 27 | C E O | Kolar | Cadre (AIS) | Local Self Govt / Panchayati Raj | 23/03/2005 - 04/05/2006 |
| 28 | Sub Collector | Shimoga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/01/2005 - 23/03/2005 |
| 29 | Assistant Commissioner | Shimoga | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 10/07/2003 - 01/01/2005 |
| 30 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2001 - 10/07/2003 |
| 31 | N.A. | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | / | - Till-Date |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 20/06/2011 | 12/08/2011 |
| 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 | 2011-2012 | Ethics in Public Governance | IC Centre for Governance (ICCG) | Panchgani | 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Dr. J Ravi Shankar belong to?
Dr. J Ravi Shankar is an IAS officer of the Karnataka cadre, batch of 2001, with Karnataka as the domicile state.
What is Dr. J Ravi Shankar's age?
Dr. J Ravi Shankar is 56 years old, born on 05 August 1970.
What is Dr. J Ravi Shankar's current posting?
Dr. J Ravi Shankar is currently serving as Secretary, Agriculture since 31 May 2023.
How many years has Dr. J Ravi Shankar served as an IAS officer?
Dr. J Ravi Shankar has 25 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Dr. J Ravi Shankar held?
Dr. J Ravi Shankar has held 29 distinct postings over their career, across 24 locations.
What is Dr. J Ravi Shankar's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Dr. J Ravi Shankar held in one role was 8y 2m as Secretary To Government, Housing Deptt..
How was Dr. J Ravi Shankar recruited to the IAS?
Dr. J Ravi Shankar was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
